Iran fires missiles at Israel — sirens in Tel Aviv, central and northern Israel, Day 18 early hours
Iran fired missiles triggering sirens across Tel Aviv, central, and northern Israel in the early hours of Day 18, Haaretz reported. The broader geographic coverage — including Tel Aviv — marks an escalation from the earlier Day 18 overnight wave which targeted only northern Israel.
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IDF air defense responding to Iran missile wave across Tel Aviv, central and northern Israel — Day 18 early hours.
IRGC fires missiles targeting Tel Aviv, central and northern Israel simultaneously — Day 18 expanded barrage.
Iran's IRGC confirmed the overnight missile launch toward Tel Aviv and central Israel, framing it as a direct response to the IDF's wide-scale strikes on Tehran and Beirut infrastructure. Iranian state media described the salvo as 'punitive deterrence.'
The IDF confirmed interception of incoming Iranian missiles and activated nationwide shelter alerts. Iron Dome and Arrow batteries engaged incoming ballistic threats over Tel Aviv, central Israel, and northern Israel. The IDF stated that civilian casualties were avoided.
US CENTCOM confirmed USN Aegis assets provided supplementary intercept support for the Iranian missile barrage targeting Israel. The Pentagon condemned the attack as a deliberate targeting of civilian population centers.
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