Iran has launched a large missile strike on Tel Aviv, hours after Israeli attacks targeted oil depots and refinery sites in Tehran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was part of a reportedly 29th new phase of its military response.
Israeli authorities reported multiple explosions across Tel Aviv as air raid sirens sounded and residents rushed to shelters.
Early reports suggested that energy facilities and other strategic locations in the city were among the targets.
Explosions and sirens across the city
Witnesses in Tel Aviv reported loud blasts and bright flashes in the sky as missiles approached the city.
Emergency sirens sounded across large parts of central Israel, sending millions of people into bunkers.
Power outages were also reported in several neighbourhoods after the strikes.
Israel’s air defence systems, including Arrow and David’s Sling, were activated during the attack.
Officials said several missiles were intercepted, but others appeared to reach their targets.
Attack follows Israeli strikes in Tehran
The missile barrage came hours after explosions were reported at oil storage and refinery facilities in Tehran.
Iranian officials said those sites had been hit by Israeli strikes earlier in the day.
In a statement after the missile launches, Iranian authorities described the operation as a response to attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.
Officials said the action was part of what they called the next stage of “True Promise”.
Iran’s leadership warned that further military action could follow if attacks on its territory continue.
Fears of wider regional escalation
The exchange of strikes has raised concerns about a wider escalation in the region.
Iran and Israel have accused each other of targeting critical infrastructure in recent days, increasing tensions across the Middle East.
Security analysts say continued attacks on energy sites and major cities could draw other regional actors into the conflict.
For now, emergency services in Tel Aviv remain on alert as authorities assess the damage and restore power in affected areas.
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