On the evening of June 13, 2023, Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, with Israeli media reporting that five to seven ballistic missiles fell on the country's territory, causing localized destruction. Air raid sirens continue to sound across Israel, and local authorities report the launch of about a hundred more missiles from Iran, as confirmed by the Iranian news agency IRNA. Tensions in the region have reached a critical level, highlighting the risk of the conflict escalating into a full-scale war. Israel's air defenses are operating at their limits, and the population is taking refuge in bomb shelters, awaiting further instructions.

The Times of Israel reports that Iranian missiles, believed to be Sajid and Zulfaqar, hit several areas, including Jerusalem suburbs and the country’s southern regions. According to Ynet, the missiles caused fires and damaged infrastructure, although the exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed. Israeli air defense systems, including Iron Dome and Arrow-2, intercepted much of the threat, but the penetration of several missiles exposed the vulnerability of even advanced systems. According to Reuters, a second wave of XNUMX missiles was launched shortly after the first, indicating Iran’s attempt to overwhelm Israeli air defenses. Coalition forces, including US and Jordanian aircraft, are participating in the interception, tracking the missiles over Syria and Iraq, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran said the attack was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on military targets in Tehran and Kermanshah, which Tasnim reported had caused heavy damage to IRGC infrastructure. Iran's Foreign Ministry called Israel's actions "a flagrant violation of international law" and vowed to continue "protecting national interests." Tehran is coordinating with allies, including Syrian forces, raising the risk of a wider conflict, according to The Wall Street Journal. Israel has declared a state of emergency and suspended operations at Ben Gurion Airport, Haaretz reported.