Iranian missile attack hits residential areas in central Israel

Iran launched a missile attack on central Israel that struck residential areas, according to Israeli media reports. The strike marks an escalation in cross-border hostilities between the two countries amid ongoing regional tensions. Israeli air defenses and civilian infrastructure were directly targeted, raising immediate concerns about casualties and further military response. This follows months of escalating exchanges between Israel and Iranian-backed groups throughout the Middle East. The attack could prompt a significant Israeli military retaliation and further destabilize the region.