Iran Launches Multiple Missile Waves at Israel Amid Retaliation

Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missile and drone strikes on Israel in retaliation for Israel's recent military operations targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The attacks hit major Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, triggering air raid sirens and activating Israel's air defense systems, which intercepted many but not all projectiles, causing injuries and some damage to civilian areas. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed severe punishment for Israel, while Iranian military sources claimed the strikes effectively hit strategic targets. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operations against Iran as among the greatest in history and warned that more Israeli strikes are forthcoming, urging the Iranian people to oppose their regime. The conflict follows a significant Israeli attack on Iranian military leadership and nuclear sites, which Israel framed as a pre-emptive move following months of planning. U.S. President Donald Trump also warned of further intense Israeli actions and urged Tehran to negotiate before the situation worsens.