Iran Launches Waves Of Missile Strikes On Israel, Occupied Territories; IDF Bombards Tehran
A stunning dashcam video captured the moment an Iranian ballistic missile struck a major highway in southern Israel, sending debris flying across lanes as civilians scrambled for cover. Moments later, fresh air raid sirens echoed across northern Israel, with the IDF confirming multiple waves of missile launches from Iran. Civilians were ordered to stay in shelters as Israel's air defense systems intercepted some of the threats. The military said around 15 ballistic missiles were launched over a tense 40-minute window, marking one of the most intense barrages of the conflict. While no injuries were immediately reported, impacts were confirmed in several areas, including near Ashdod. Emergency teams rushed to multiple sites as regional tensions soared and fears of wider escalation mounted.#IranMissiles #IranIsraelTensions #OperationMidnightHammer #KhameneiSpeaks #MiddleEastCrisis #TrumpIranStrike #UNEmergency #NuclearStandoff #TelAvivThreat #GlobalEscalation #BreakingNews
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