TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Iran launched another round of missile strikes on Israel overnight, killing 10 people and injuring more than 100. Authorities say some people remain missing in the aftermath of the attack, as rescue efforts continue.
The missiles struck densely populated areas, including the city of Bat Yam and the town of Tamra in northern Israel. Emergency teams worked through the night to recover the wounded and secure damaged buildings.
This marks the latest escalation in a fast-developing conflict that began Friday, when Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes across Iran. Among the targets was the Shahran oil depot, a key energy facility in Tehran. Verified video shows fires burning at the site and smoke rising across parts of the city.
In a statement carried by Iranian state outlets, Iran’s foreign minister said the missile strikes would stop if Israel halts its military campaign. “Our response ends when their aggression ends,” he said, without naming specific targets.
Israel’s military confirmed it has struck 250 sites across Iran since the start of the operation. Iranian officials claim the attacks hit nuclear research locations, military storage areas, and urban neighborhoods. However, Iran’s state-run media has released no official death toll.
In Israel, the civilian toll is rising. Medical teams have treated more than 100 injuries, many from shrapnel or collapsed buildings. Six deaths were confirmed in Bat Yam, where emergency sirens gave residents only seconds to reach shelters.
“I heard the explosion and felt the ground shake,” said Roman Gorbach, a shopkeeper in Bat Yam. “My store is destroyed. No one is telling us what to do next.”
Gorbach, who spent the night guarding his shop with neighbors, said police warned him to evacuate due to the risk of collapse. “They told us to leave, but where am I supposed to go?” he asked.
In Tamra, local authorities confirmed four people were killed after a missile hit a residential block. Video from the scene shows fire crews removing debris while families wait nearby for news of loved ones.
Israel’s Home Front Command has urged residents across central and northern cities to stay close to bomb shelters. Officials say most incoming missiles were intercepted by defense systems, but impact zones continue to appear as new salvos are launched.
Iran’s president, Massoud Pezeshkian, vowed a “harsher” response if Israeli strikes continue. In a phone call with Iraq’s prime minister, he warned other countries could also face consequences. “We didn’t start this,” he said. “But we will end it with strength.”
The international response is growing. The United Kingdom has advised against all travel to Israel. The U.S. has not intervened militarily but continues to call for restraint.
Former President Donald Trump, speaking to ABC News, said peace is possible. “Iran and Israel should make a deal—and will make a deal,” he said. He claimed to be in contact with global leaders and suggested that Russia’s Vladimir Putin offered to mediate.
Trump added in a social media post: “Many calls and meetings are happening. We will have peace soon between Israel and Iran.”
As of now, both sides remain locked in military action. With no ceasefire in place, the region braces for what could become a wider and more dangerous conflict.
