Iran renewed missile attacks on Israel on Monday morning, launching a fresh barrage toward northern and central parts of the country as the latest round of direct fighting between the longtime adversaries entered its second day.
Air raid sirens sounded across several areas, but IDF officials said only a small number of missiles were fired in the latest attack and that all were intercepted by air defense systems. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Since the renewed hostilities began Sunday, Iran has fired about 20 missiles toward Israel, according to military officials.
The latest barrage followed missile attacks overnight that triggered sirens across central and southern Israel. One projectile reportedly struck the West Bank, though no casualties were reported.
The escalation came after Israel carried out overnight strikes inside Iran. Iranian media reported that Israel targeted the Karoon Petrochemical Complex in Mahshahr, in the southwestern province of Khuzestan. The province's governor told the Fars news agency that part of the facility was damaged.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz held overnight consultations with senior military and security officials before approving the strikes, according to Israeli officials.
Israeli officials said the country was prepared for further escalation and warned that additional missile attacks from Iran would draw a powerful response. They also reiterated earlier warnings that any attack launched from Lebanon would prompt Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold.
First published: 07:26, 06.08.26