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Explosions Heard in Tel Aviv as Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv following a reported barrage of missile attacks detected from Iran.
  • Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and northern Israel, including Haifa, as Israel's air defense system activated to intercept missiles.
  • Iran stated its missile launches were in retaliation for recent Israeli attacks on Beirut and military targets in Iran, accusing the US of responsibility for ceasefire violations.

Explosions reverberated through Tel Aviv as Israel reported detecting a significant missile attack originating from Iran. The incident prompted air raid sirens to blare across the city and in northern Israel, including Haifa, as the nation's air defense systems engaged the incoming projectiles.

Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv after Israel detected a barrage of missile attacks from Iran.

Reporting the initial event.

Earlier reports indicated that air raid sirens were activated in Tel Aviv shortly after Iranian missile attacks were detected. While Israeli forces confirmed the missile launches from Iran, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties resulting from the interceptions. The activation of Tel Aviv's air defense system was aimed at neutralizing the threat posed by the missiles.

Earlier, air raid sirens were heard in Tel Aviv following reports of Iranian missile attacks.

Describing the immediate aftermath and alerts.

This escalation follows Iran's announcement that it would retaliate against recent Israeli strikes. On June 7, Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel, shortly after Tehran stated its intention to respond to what it described as "Zionist attacks" on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Israel subsequently claimed responsibility for attacks on military targets in central and western Iran, to which Tehran responded in kind.

Israeli forces claimed to have detected missiles launched from Iran as air raid sirens were heard in Haifa and northern Israel.

Detailing the scope of the detected attacks.

Iran's Embassy in Indonesia issued a statement asserting that the Iranian Armed Forces had attacked "Zionist targets" in northern Palestine on Sunday night. This action was framed as a response to repeated ceasefire violations and ongoing Israeli aggression towards Lebanon and Iran. Iran also accused the US government of bearing direct responsibility for various ceasefire violations committed by Israel, holding it accountable for any resulting escalation of tensions in the region.

On June 7, Iran launched several missiles towards northern Israel, shortly after Tehran said it would retaliate against recent Zionist attacks on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

Providing background on Iran's stated motive for retaliation.
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