Following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, the Israeli military has launched retaliatory strikes targeting Iran’s military infrastructure in the country’s southwest.

Iran’s Young Journalists Club reported that air defense systems were activated in the southern city of Bushehr, signaling incoming Israeli attacks. According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military assets in the region.

Earlier, Iran had launched a wave of missiles at Israel, injuring at least 23 people, several of whom are in critical condition. One woman was reportedly killed in the attack.

The escalating conflict marks a significant rise in hostilities between the two nations and has drawn international concern over further destabilization in the region.

The number of people injured in Israel due to a missile salvo believed to have been launched from Iran has risen to 23, reports The Times of Israel. During the attack, a 51-year-old woman was killed while seeking shelter at a refuge center.

Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, confirmed that all the injured are receiving treatment. Among them, a 16-year-old youth is in serious condition with injuries to the upper body, and a 54-year-old man is reported to be in a moderate condition.

The attack has heightened tensions in the region, prompting increased security measures and emergency responses.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition are reportedly disappointed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctance to engage in immediate military action against Iran. Despite Israel’s strong air defense system, the country is facing increasing vulnerability to Iranian airstrikes. Columnist Gideon Levy from Haaretz notes that if Trump’s delay is genuine and not a strategic ploy, the chances of U.S. intervention are fading. He also warns that even if Iran’s nuclear facilities are destroyed, Israel’s long-term security is not guaranteed.

Seventeen people were injured in Israel following a recent missile attack launched from Iran, with three individuals in critical condition, including two teenagers. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), confirmed the injuries but did not disclose the exact impact sites. Initial reports from AFP noted only two injuries, but Al Jazeera later updated the count, adding more details about the victims’ conditions. The strike has intensified tensions in the region, raising concerns of further escalation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Iran will launch stronger retaliatory attacks if Israel does not stop its airstrikes. He emphasized that Iran supports peace but will not accept aggression without accountability. Pezeshkian called for Israel to end its hostilities and provocations. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to target symbols of Iranian power, including military and government institutions. The ongoing tensions signal a potential escalation in the region if diplomatic efforts fail to ease hostilities.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is pushing the world rapidly toward a crisis. He cautioned that if the conflict spreads further, it could ignite a fire no one will be able to control. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Guterres highlighted the nuclear issue at the core of the conflict and called for an immediate halt to fighting and a return to diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation.

UNICEF has raised alarm over a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing the situation as a man-made drought caused by Israeli blockade and continuous attacks. The region’s water infrastructure has collapsed, leaving only 40% of supply systems barely operational. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder warned that without urgent intervention, children could start dying from lack of clean drinking water. The organization urged immediate global attention and action to prevent further loss of innocent lives in the war-torn Gaza Strip.

A 51-year-old woman died of a heart attack in a shelter in Israel’s northern city of Karmiel during Iran’s recent missile attack, confirmed by emergency service Magen David Adom. In Haifa, 23 people were injured by missile strikes, including a 16-year-old boy and two men in critical condition. Reports vary on the number of missiles launched—25 according to the Israeli military, while Channel 12 cites 39. In retaliation, Israel targeted Iranian military infrastructure in the southwest, prompting activation of Iranian air defenses in Bushehr.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any continuation of Israeli aggression will trigger a more severe response from Iran. “We have always pursued peace and stability,” he said, “but peace can only be achieved if the Zionist regime ceases its acts of terror and guarantees a permanent halt to aggression. Otherwise, Iran’s response will surpass all previous reactions.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly transferred wartime authority to the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a report by Iran International. While the news has yet to be officially confirmed, sources indicate that Ayatollah Khamenei, along with his influential son Mojtaba Khamenei, has been moved to a secret bunker in Lavizan, northeast of Tehran.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Iran’s state institutions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) must be targeted. He described them as the "pillars" of Iran’s regime.

In a previous public address, Katz explicitly stated that Israel’s goal is to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—further signaling Israel's shift toward directly targeting Iran’s top leadership.

According to Turkish media, the United States and Germany have sent military supplies to Israel aboard 14 cargo planes amid the escalating conflict with Iran. The equipment is meant to support the Israeli army’s operational readiness.

Since the start of Israel’s offensive on Gaza in October 2023, over 800 military cargo flights have reportedly landed in Israel.

In response to Israeli attacks, Tehran has launched retaliatory missile strikes on Tel Aviv, with several projectiles bypassing Israel’s missile defense systems and hitting high-rise buildings. As a result, more than 8,000 Israeli residents have fled their homes fearing for their lives.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel's Property Tax and Compensation Fund has received nearly 30,000 claims for damage to buildings and vehicles.

Iran has launched a missile strike near the Microsoft office in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba. Photos from the scene show fires and damage to nearby residential buildings. The attack appears to have targeted the Gav-Yam Advanced Technology Park, home to several international tech firms and military research entities. Soroka Medical Center, located nearby, also sustained minor damage. The strike is believed to be part of Iran’s broader retaliation against Israeli operations.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned the United States against military involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. “This is not America’s war,” he said. “If President Trump chooses to get involved, history will remember him as the president who entered a war that wasn’t his.” Khatibzadeh added that any U.S. military action would worsen the conflict and expand chaos and suffering across the region.