Iran has launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel, Nour News reports. Iran's state broadcaster confirmed the start of a large-scale retaliation, threatening a powerful strike on Israeli territory. Israel has issued an air-raid alert following the reports of the missile launches. Earlier, it was reported that Israel and the United States launched strikes on the Iranian city of Bushehr, sparking a sharp escalation. According to The Wall Street Journal, Washington and Tel Aviv are planning to launch intensive attacks on Iran over the next few days, indicating the parties' readiness for a long-term military confrontation. The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating, threatening to escalate into a full-scale war. Experts are expressing serious concern that the use of ballistic missiles increases the risk of weapons of mass destruction if the conflict continues to escalate. Further actions by both sides remain unpredictable.