TEL AVIV (CONVERSEER) – At least 14 people were reportedly injured in northern Israel following a fresh wave of missile attacks launched late Saturday by Iran, as part of its ongoing military campaign codenamed True Promise 3.
Israeli authorities confirmed that over 100 projectiles were fired in the second phase of the assault, with major cities, including Haifa and Tel Aviv, targeted.
Emergency medical service Magen David Adom (MDA) stated that one person is in critical condition, while several others sustained varying degrees of injury after a missile hit a two-storey residential building in the Western Galilee region. Fire and rescue teams reported extensive damage to homes, debris scattered across coastal zones, and several fires in open spaces.
The Israeli police confirmed that an explosive device had struck a community in the country’s Northern District, leading to multiple casualties and property damage. Security personnel have since cordoned off the affected areas and are working to secure the impact zones.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disclosed that the missiles were launched directly from Iranian territory. It said its air defence systems were actively intercepting the attacks, while Israeli fighter jets were conducting retaliatory airstrikes against targets in Tehran.
“People must stay in protected areas and follow the Home Front Command’s instructions,” the IDF said in a statement. Authorities later allowed residents to exit shelters but urged them to remain vigilant.
In a televised broadcast, Iranian state media said the missile barrage was designed to “disrupt the sleep of residents” in major Israeli cities, describing it as a continuation of Iran’s ongoing retaliation campaign against Israeli military actions.
Explosions were also reported in Haifa and Kiryat, while sirens were heard across northern Israel and parts of Amman, Jordan. In response, Jordan has closed its airspace amid fears of further escalation.
Despite the scale of the bombardment, MDA indicated that it received no emergency calls following the latest round of alarms, although teams have been dispatched to assess two suspected impact sites.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that radiation levels near the Isfahan nuclear site remain stable. This comes after Israeli strikes reportedly damaged four critical buildings within the facility.
In Jerusalem, officials warned that additional Iranian attacks could occur later in the night and advised citizens to remain close to bomb shelters.
As international concern grows, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron that Iran would not return to nuclear negotiations unless Israel halts its ongoing military operations.
In Tehran, anxiety is mounting among residents, many of whom are experiencing flashbacks to past conflicts.
“This is extremely hard and painful. We are all living in fear, exhaustion, and stress,” a woman told BBC Persian, describing the toll of the violence on civilians in Iran’s capital.
