In a significant escalation, Iran fires 8 missiles at Israel, targeting key locations across the southern region in response to recent Israeli airstrikes. One of the missiles struck near a strategic power facility, leading to widespread electricity disruptions in several towns.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, stating that the strikes were in direct retaliation. According to Al Jazeera, the barrage occurred over the span of a few hours.
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Meanwhile, Israeli media outlets like Times of Israel reported that the Israel Electric Corporation is working to restore services and secure vulnerable infrastructure.
Residents endured around 35 minutes of nonstop sirens, especially in the south. BBC and Channel 13 noted that this was the longest period civilians spent in bomb shelters since the outbreak of hostilities on June 13.
This latest exchange marks a serious deterioration in regional stability, raising fears of wider conflict.
Source: Samakal
