Iran Launches Large-Scale Retaliatory Strike on Israel; 24 Dead, 853 Injured

Tel Aviv: In a dramatic escalation of regional hostilities, Iran has launched a large-scale retaliatory attack against Israel, killing at least 24 people and injuring 853 others, here on Thursday.

The attack, involving a barrage of ballistic missiles and drone strikes, caused widespread destruction, particularly in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and the Negev Desert region.

At least six missiles landed across four Israeli areas during the weeklong tension.

One of the most symbolic blows came as Israel’s Stock Exchange building was reduced to rubble, prompting the evacuation of thousands of Israeli civilians from the affected zones.

In Holon, the use of Iran’s Sijjil missile left dozens injured, while scenes of devastation were reported in southern cities like Beersheba and other key infrastructure sites.

In retaliation, Israel claimed to have targeted Iran’s heavy water research reactor located in Khondab, marking a dangerous new phase in the escalating conflict.

Early today, Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, deploying the advanced “Sejjil” ballistic missile for the first time.

According to Iranian sources, the Sejjil missile successfully penetrated Israel’s defence systems, hitting its intended targets.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that the Sejjil possesses the capability to challenge and bypass Israel’s sophisticated air defence systems.

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Iranian media reported a new salvo of missiles fired at Israel on Thursday, as the rivals traded fire for a seventh day.

“The missiles roared over Tel Aviv,” the Iranian news agency Fars reported, while state television broadcast live images of the commercial hub.

In response, Israeli sources have claimed they launched additional missiles targeting Tehran, escalating the standoff.

Simultaneously, reports indicate that Iran temporarily shut down internet services, possibly as a security precaution during military operations.