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'HELLFIRE OVER ISRAEL': Iran Hits Ben Gurion Airport; Fires Fattah, Khorramshahr-4 Missiles | Watch
Summary
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel, with no injuries reported. The Israeli military confirmed a small number of missiles were launched, and significant retaliatory strikes were conducted by the Israeli Air Force. Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv as part of the ongoing conflict, marking a week of attacks affecting the region.
The Iranian military's missile strikes occurred amid a security assessment meeting led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports indicated that Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for the missile launches, identifying them as part of Operation True Promise IV. The Israeli Air Force conducted extensive strikes against Iranian targets, claiming to have achieved air superiority.
The situation escalated further with simultaneous missile launches from Lebanon and Iran, prompting panic in Israel. Despite the barrage, the Israeli military reported that most incoming fire was intercepted, and no injuries were confirmed. The IDF issued multiple alerts as missile salvos were detected, indicating a high level of military activity.
In retaliation, Israel intensified its bombardment of Iranian military infrastructure, targeting command centers and security personnel in Tehran. Reports indicated that Israeli strikes also affected locations associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ongoing exchanges of fire highlight the volatile nature of the conflict.
Perspectives
short
Iran
- Claims responsibility for missile attacks on Israel
- Accuses Israel of ongoing bombardments prompting retaliatory strikes
- Highlights the use of advanced missile systems like Hormshar 4
Israel
- Confirms interception of most incoming missiles
- Reports no injuries despite missile attacks
- Conducts extensive strikes on Iranian military infrastructure
Neutral / Shared
- Reports indicate a high level of military activity in the region
- Sirens activated across multiple areas in Israel during missile launches
Metrics
strikes
2500 units
Israeli Air Force strikes on Iranian targets
This indicates a significant military response to the missile threat.
the Israeli military said its Air Force carried out 2500 strikes
munitions
6000 units
munitions dropped by the Israeli Air Force
The scale of munitions used reflects the intensity of the military engagement.
dropped over 6,000 munitions on Iran
air_defense_destroyed
80 %
percentage of Iranian air defense systems destroyed
This achievement enhances Israel's operational capabilities in the region.
We destroyed about 80 percent of their air defense systems
ballistic_launchers_destroyed
60 %
percentage of ballistic missile launchers neutralized
Reducing missile launch capabilities directly impacts Iran's offensive potential.
we neutralized and destroyed over 60 percent of the ballistic missile launchers
loss
11 people
total fatalities in Israel since the conflict began
This number highlights the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Eleven people in Israel have been killed since the conflict began.
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel, with no injuries reported. The Israeli military confirmed a small number of missiles were launched, and significant retaliatory strikes were conducted by the Israeli Air Force.
- Irans ballistic missiles targeted Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel, with no reports of injuries. The Israeli military confirmed a small number of missiles were launched, and fragments landed in some areas without direct impacts on residential zones
- Sirens were activated in Tel Aviv as missile strikes continued across the Middle East. The IDF Homefront Command advised civilians in affected areas to leave bomb shelters but remain nearby
- Irans missile strikes were part of wave 22 of Operation True Promise IV, involving advanced Hormshar 4 and Fatah missiles. Iranian state media emphasized the scale of the attack
- In response, the Israeli Air Force conducted 2,500 strikes and dropped over 6,000 munitions on Iranian targets, claiming significant air superiority and neutralization of Irans ballistic missile capabilities
- Irans Revolutionary Guards Corps stated the missile strikes were a direct message to Israel, indicating the conflict would not be contained. The Kormshar ballistic missile used in the attack has a range of approximately 2,000 kilometers
05:00–10:00
Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at Israel, causing widespread panic and triggering alerts across the country. The Israeli military has reported active interception of these threats, with no injuries confirmed despite the ongoing missile attacks.
- Iran has launched back-to-back ballistic missiles at Israel, causing panic across the country. This retaliatory action follows intensified U.S. and Israeli bombardments of Tehran and other regions
- The Israeli military issued multiple alerts due to the missile barrage, triggering red alert sirens in several areas, including Tel Aviv. Residents rushed to seek shelter amid the escalating threat
- The IDF reported active interception of incoming missile threats from Iran, with no injuries confirmed in the latest strikes despite the ongoing attacks