Israel detected a third barrage of missiles from Iran on Sunday, continuing a days-long escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The launches come as the region enters the eighth day of heightened tensions following a series of attacks and counter-strikes between Israel and Iran.
Sirens sounded across Israel as the new missile barrage began, prompting civilians to seek shelter. Missile shrapnel fell in central Israel, injuring 12 people, according to reports.
Iran has launched over 500 ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 2,000 drones since the start of the conflict, a military source told the Iranian Fars news agency on Thursday. While the majority of these attacks reportedly targeted American sites in the region, some have impacted civilian areas in Gulf nations, drawing condemnation from international governments.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have responded with strikes on Iranian military and regime targets, reportedly destroying more than 300 missile launchers. According to reports, the U.S. And Israel are also targeting Iranian sites underground.
On Wednesday, a U.S. Submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment of Iranian security forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. And Israel “have only just begun” their actions against Iran.
The conflict began last week following an Israeli strike that killed Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump disputed the idea that Israel forced the timing of the strikes, claiming he might have been the one to push Israel’s hand.
The ongoing hostilities are raising concerns about a wider regional war. Europe 1 reported on how the Israeli population is coping with the situation as the conflict enters its eighth day. The development underscores growing regional tensions and the potential for further escalation.
Iran has also been accused of using cluster munitions “repeatedly,” according to France Info.
