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The Iran–Israel conflict intensified after the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Fresh attacks were launched by both sides as a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh killed eight people and injured several others.
Iran and Israel launch fresh attacks after Khamenei killed
Tehran: Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further as both countries launched fresh attacks following the reported killing of Ali Khamenei. The conflict, which has rapidly intensified over the past few days, is raising fears of a broader regional war across West Asia.
The Israeli military reported multiple missile launches targeting different parts of the country, triggering air raid sirens and emergency responses in several cities.
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One of the deadliest incidents occurred in Beit Shemesh, a city located west of Jerusalem. According to rescue officials, the death toll from a missile strike in the area has been revised to eight.
A missile impact killed at least eight people, and more than 20 were injured in Beit Shemesh area, west of Jerusalem, after the latest Iranian missile barrage on Sunday, Israeli media and the police reported. A second impact was registered in central Israel#BeitShemeshArea…
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A spokesperson from the Israeli rescue organisation ZAKA confirmed that nearly two dozen other people sustained injuries of varying severity in the attack. Emergency teams rushed to the site to search through debris and assist the wounded.
The Israel Defense Forces alleged that the missile was directly launched by Iran and targeted a residential neighbourhood in the city. In a statement posted on social media, the military accused Tehran of deliberately firing missiles toward civilian areas.
According to the Israeli military, the strike resulted in the deaths of several civilians and caused significant damage to buildings in the affected locality.
The latest developments come amid rapidly escalating hostilities following reports of Khamenei’s death in large-scale attacks involving United States and Israel. Iran has vowed retaliation, raising concerns about further missile and drone strikes across the region.
As both sides continue military operations, international observers warn that the conflict could expand beyond bilateral hostilities and draw in additional regional powers.
Global leaders have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement to prevent the situation from spiralling into a wider war.
