Iran attacks Israel with missiles and drones

Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel, marking the 21st attack in an ongoing conflict. This followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, which killed several key scientists and military leaders. Iran's state media reported the use of advanced missiles and special tactics to challenge Israel's air defenses. The attack included a drone strike near Eilat and three waves of ballistic missiles aimed at central Israel, totaling 10–15 missiles.

Israel's military said it stopped one drone and estimated that over half of Iran's missile launchers were destroyed in earlier strikes. However, Iran still has about 200 launchers and 1,500 missiles. Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv as Israel's defenses worked to intercept the attacks. No deaths were reported from these specific strikes, but earlier Iranian attacks this month killed at least 24 people in Israel.

The conflict escalated after U.S. bombings of Iran's nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to warn of a "free hand" to target U.S. bases. President Trump claimed a ceasefire was agreed upon, but neither Iran nor Israel confirmed this, and fighting continued. Iran's foreign minister said attacks would stop if Israel halted its strikes by 4 a.m. Tehran time, but missiles were launched after the deadline. The situation remains tense, with fears of a broader regional conflict growing.