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Iran announced it had launched some 100 missiles and vowed further retaliation for Israel’s sweeping attacks on its infrastructure, which have killed 224 so far.
Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of a conflict between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing.
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
The attack on a controversial aid group highlights the challenge for the U.S. and Israel to remake Gaza without Hamas
Tensions between the two foes also broke into direct conflict last year, with Iran firing hundreds of missiles and drones in its first ever direct attack on Israel in April 2024, in retaliation for an attack on its embassy compound in Damascus, which killed several senior Iranian military commanders.
Iran launched around 200 missiles and drones at Israel during the first day and a half of hostilities between the countries on June 13 and June 14. Around 10 Iranian ballistic missiles penetrated Israel’s air defenses and struck several areas in Tel Aviv and neighboring cities.
The attack comes after decades of mutual hostility and a long-running shadow war of covert strikes and sabotage.
Recent developments in the Middle East have raised fears of a broader conflict breaking out in the region, after news came out of Iran launching a counterattack on Israel.