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Iran fired missiles at Israel and targets in the Gulf region, with explosions reported around Tehran as the escalation deepens an ongoing conflict between the two nations. The attack marks a direct military strike by Iran against Israel, representing a significant escalation in regional tensions that have simmered for months. Israel has faced previous attacks from Iran-backed proxies, but this direct Iranian missile barrage represents a shift in the nature and scale of the threat. The strike comes amid broader Middle East instability and raises the risk of wider regional conflict. Israeli air defenses and regional allies are responding to the attack, with international observers monitoring developments closely.
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