Middle East on Edge: Iran’s Missile Barrage Targets Israel, Prompting Evacuations

A dramatic escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict unfolded on Sunday, with Iran unleashing around 150 ballistic missiles at Israel. These actions were a direct response to Israeli strikes that eliminated high-ranking Iranian military figures. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran’s actions, stating they crossed red lines by targeting civilian areas. In response to the attacks, Tel Aviv initiated evacuation procedures, while air raid sirens sounded throughout Israel due to a missile threat originating from Yemen. This recent escalation is a continuation of the IDF’s ‘Operation Rising Lion,’ a focused military effort aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who pledged to sustain the operation until its objective is accomplished.