Iran-Latest Israeli Airstrikes Prompt Iran Response: Over 100 Ballistic Missiles Fired at Israel

TEHRAN, IRAN - In a surge of violence, Iran has unleashed two waves of ballistic missiles at Israel, totaling approximately 100 projectiles, according to Israeli officials. The barrage follows Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and missile facilities earlier today, killing senior officials including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Eyewitnesses reported several explosions in Tehran as news broke of the Iranian retaliation. Reports also emerged that a fire was burning at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport.

Meanwhile, Israel responded with further strikes, hitting multiple locations, including the Isfahan uranium conversion facility confirmed by UN officials as a key part of Iran's nuclear infrastructure.

"We had reached the point of no return," said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the IDF Chief of Staff, emphasizing the urgency of the operation. "Freedom is granted to those willing to fight for it."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that these strikes would continue "for as long as it takes" and defended his government's actions against accusations of escalation.

The attack came in response to rising tensions between Iran and the international community following Tehran's announcement last night of a third nuclear enrichment facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also issued its first formal censure against Iran since 2003, criticizing their failure to meet nuclear non-proliferation commitments.

"We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran from humiliation and death," claimed President Donald Trump, defending his handling of the crisis. Despite publicly calling for diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts with Iran, he expressed strong support for Israel's actions, describing them as "excellent" and "very successful."

The Iranian government condemned the Israeli strikes, stating that they had derailed ongoing diplomatic efforts. The resumption of talks between the US and Iran scheduled to take place in Oman this weekend now appears uncertain.

As tensions escalated globally, financial markets were affected, with oil prices surging due to fears over supply disruptions, while stocks fell and gold climbed as investors sought safer assets.

The Middle East heads into a volatile period, with Iran-Israel relations remaining on the brink of war. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.