Israel Claims Interception of Iranian Missiles Amid Ongoing Attacks on Tehran

Israel has stated that it has detected missiles being fired from Iran, specifically targeting areas such as Tel Aviv. Journalists on-site reported experiencing loud explosions, which were attributed to the activation of air defense systems that intercepted those missiles.

In statements made by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, he hinted at a significant upcoming military operation planned for Thursday and Friday, which he claims will overshadow previous attacks against Lebanon in complexity and scale. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Kiev, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 individuals and injuring 44 others, according to the country’s interior minister.

In response to the escalating situation, El Al Airlines announced a suspension of all outbound flights from Israel following a directive from the government, but they plan to conduct rescue flights for stranded citizens. Additionally, President Trump made a remark on his social media platform suggesting that the U.S. has "complete and total control of the skies over Iran," amid Israel's continued bombardment of Iranian military targets on the fifth day of its operations.

Reports indicated that the strikes in Tehran have led to massive explosions, with thick smoke billowing from the affected sites, yet the precise nature of the targets remains unverified. The escalation included at least 30 missiles launched by Iran towards various locations within Israel in a short time frame, resulting in fires across different regions. Sirens were activated in multiple areas across central and northern Israel, indicating the seriousness of the threat.