Iran launched a missile attack against Israeli territory, specifically in the Haifa area, marking a new escalation in tensions in the Middle East
This escalation occurred overnight on Saturday, when the Israeli armed forces confirmed the detection of missile targets flying from Iranian territory. All military resources were mobilized, and residents in northern Israel were urged to immediately seek shelter in bomb shelters after alert signals were received. According to reports, from phones and videos shared on social media, it is visible that the rockets from Iran hit their targets in the Haifa region, making it one of the most powerful and complex incidents in the area in recent months. Sirens sounded not only in Haifa but across northern Israel, causing panic among local residents. Emergency calls and medical services reported casualties resulting from falling rockets in various districts of the city of Tamra, located east of Haifa. Videos posted on social media show rockets flying across the sky, with striking footage depicting destruction and public anxiety. Additionally, journalists, including CNN correspondents, recorded rockets passing over Jerusalem, further escalating tensions. Iranian state media reported that, just minutes earlier, alerts had been issued about the movement of new rockets toward Israel, emphasizing the potential for escalation of the conflict. The background includes that on the night of June 12-13, Israel conducted strikes on several infrastructure targets in Iran related to its nuclear program. Officially, Israel explained these actions as necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, citing security concerns. Eighteen hours after the Israeli operation, Iranian forces responded by launching ballistic missiles at multiple targets within Israel. This was one of the most serious incidents of recent conflict, prompting renewed international calls for de-escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump, during an emergency consultation, called on Tehran to return to negotiations and sign a new nuclear deal, warning that there is still time for dialogue. However, Iranian officials stated that, following the missile attack by Israel, negotiations with the U.S. are completely compromised, and they refuse to engage in talks under such tense circumstances. Commenting on the situation, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Efi Dufrin emphasized that Israeli forces responded to the attack for over 40 hours, hitting more than 150 targets in Iranian territory. He assured that this was not merely a response but a comprehensive military raid aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities. To date, the situation remains tense, and the region is still on the brink of a new escalation of the conflict. The international community is calling for restraint and diplomatic resolution, but military actions continue, and the regional situation worsens with each passing hour.