WEBDESK: A new Iranian attack has left casualties and caused damage in Haifa. The series of attacks from both sides continues after Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran.
More to follow.
Iranian President addresses nation, calls for unity amid Israeli attacks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has spoken to the nation in a televised address, calling for unity in the face of Israeli attacks.
He said Iran is not “the aggressors” and urged citizens to “stand together hand in hand” to defend the country.
Referring to those killed, Pezeshkian said, “Every fallen martyr will be followed by hundreds who will continue the banner,” in a message aimed at rallying public support and resilience.
Israeli minister threatens civilians, says Tehran residents will “pay the price” soon
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a strong warning to Iran following deadly overnight missile attacks that left at least five people dead and many others injured in Israel.
In a message posted on his Telegram channel, Katz said the people of Tehran would “pay the price – and soon” for the strikes that targeted civilians.
Katz also took aim at Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him “the boastful dictator from Tehran” who had become “a cowardly murderer” by ordering attacks on Israel’s civilian population.
He said the strikes were aimed at discouraging the Israeli military from continuing its campaign, which he claimed was severely weakening Iran’s abilities.
Death toll from Iranian strikes in Israel rises to five: media reports
Emergency teams say 92 people have been taken to hospital after today’s Iranian strikes, most of them with minor injuries, according to Magen David Adom.
Meanwhile, search efforts continue in the northern city of Haifa, where three people are still missing.
In central Israel, the death toll has risen to five, according to the media reports.
The Times of Israel and YNet News report that a body was discovered in Petah Tikva, where four people are now confirmed dead.
Another person was killed in the nearby city of Bnei Brak.
Israel claims to hit Quds Force HQ in Tehran
The Israeli military says it has carried out a strike on the Quds Force headquarters in Tehran, according to a post on X.
Reports: Over 100 injured as Iranian missiles hit Gush Dan
A total of 103 people have been taken to hospital with injuries after Iranian missile strikes targeted the Gush Dan region.
Reports: Iran’s latest attack kills three in Israel
Reports from the Jerusalem Post, Channel 12, and YNet News say that at least three people have lost their lives in central Israel after the latest Iranian strike.
The exact details are still coming in, but the reports confirm that the attack has turned deadly.
At least two people have been slightly injured and three others are missing in Haifa, according to Israel’s Kan public broadcaster.
The report comes after a series of Iranian attacks hit the area.
Fires break out at Haifa power plant after Iran strike
Fires have broken out at a power station near the port of Haifa in northern Israel, after what appears to be an Iranian strike.
Earlier reports had focused on casualties and damage in central parts of the country, but new information now indicates that attacks are also occurring in the north.
According to the UK-based maritime security company Ambrey, flames were seen at the power plant located near Haifa’s port.
The firm also said it had reviewed video footage showing Israeli forces trying to intercept the strike, which was followed by the impact of two hyper-sonic missiles.
