Israel-Iran Conflict: Massive damage in Israel after Iran’s attack; Two dead, over 20 wounded

Following the attacks by Israel, air defence sirens in Iran were activated, sending millions of residents to protected rooms and shelters for more than an hour. Read further on Dynamite News:

Jerusalem: Nearly 100 missiles were launched from Iran toward central and northern Israel in two massive barrages, causing significant damage and killing two and injuring over 20 people, according to the Israeli military and the national emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA).

The MDA reported that two were killed and two people critically injured, two moderately, four lightly-moderately, while the remaining individuals suffered light injuries or trauma-related symptoms, including panic attacks.

Sirens Activated

Following the launches, air defence sirens were activated, sending millions of residents to protected rooms and shelters for more than an hour.

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said that most missiles were intercepted by the air defence system or did not reach their target. He noted that the injuries reported occurred inside buildings, with several caused by shrapnel from intercepted missiles.

Israeli Defence Minister

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said following the launches that "Iran crossed red lines when it dared to fire missiles at civilian population centers in Israel."

"We will continue to protect the citizens of Israel," he said, warning that the country would "ensure that Tehran pays a very heavy price for its criminal actions."

Meanwhile, the IDF denied Iranian media reports that Iran had downed an Israeli fighter jet and detained its pilot.

IDF Statement

In a separate statement, the IDF said it had attacked earlier Friday Iranian Air Force bases in western Iran, destroying Tabriz Airbase, without providing further details.

It added that the IDF attacked and destroyed dozens of Iranian air defence targets, drones, and surface-to-surface missile launchers.

"The IDF is prepared to continue to operate as necessary," the statement read. "The IDF is continuously conducting situational assessments and will continue to update on developments."

No Talks With Israel Now

Iran has said any kind of dialogue is "meaningless" at the moment, blaming Israel for targeting Iranian territory. Speaking to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the US of supporting Israel’s assault on Iran, saying the attack would not have happened without Washington’s permission.

“The other side acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless,” Baqaei said of talks the US has held with Tehran in recent months to curb its nuclear programme.

“You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time, divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory,” he added.