Israel says Haifa oil refinery hit in Iranian missile attack - Al Jazeera

Iran launched a missile attack on Israel that struck the Haifa oil refinery, according to Israeli statements. The strike marks a significant escalation in direct military exchanges between the two countries, which have conducted limited strikes on each other's territory in recent months. An attack on critical infrastructure like an oil refinery could disrupt Israel's energy supply and has immediate economic consequences. The incident occurred amid broader regional tensions tied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's support for militant groups in the Middle East. Israel has historically responded to Iranian strikes, raising the likelihood of further military escalation.