Iran has launched a missile attack on the southern Israeli city of Beersheba in its ongoing retaliatory operation against Israel, according to officials in Tehran.
According to foreign media reports, the missile strikes reportedly caused a major damage, sparking fires and structural damage. At least six people sustained minor injuries, according to Israeli authorities.
The strike, confirmed by Iranian state media, comes amid a sharp rise in regional tensions following a series of Israeli air raids on Iranian targets, including recent overnight strikes on Tehran.
According to the Iranian Ministry of Defence, Israeli attacks involved over 60 fighter jets and 120 munitions, targeting industrial zones but also resulting in significant civilian casualties. Tehran has denounced these actions as “unprovoked and unlawful aggression.”
A spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the missile strike was “carefully calibrated” to hit military infrastructure while avoiding civilian harm.
In response, Israeli emergency services rushed to the site in Beersheba. Fires broke out in the vicinity, heavy smoke was reported, and the city’s northern train station was temporarily closed. Authorities have advised residents to stay away from the area while emergency teams continue their operations.
Iran also strongly condemned Israeli actions in Gaza, where at least 34 Palestinians have been killed since midnight. Among them were 23 individuals reportedly shot while seeking aid near the Netzarim Corridor. Iranian officials claimed such incidents highlight Israel’s disregard for international law and human life.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry urged the international community to act swiftly, warning that continued escalation by Israel could ignite a wider regional conflict. Global powers, including the US and the UK, are being called upon to help facilitate a diplomatic resolution before it’s too late.
