Iran launches missiles toward Israel; drone shot down over Hamedan

Iran launched several missiles toward Israel early Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces said, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

According to Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom, there were no immediate reports of casualties. Authorities issued three separate alerts within two hours, prompting residents in several areas to take shelter

Reporters from Agence France-Presse said explosions were heard in Jerusalem during the alerts. The Israeli military later announced that the situation had stabilized and allowed residents to leave shelters.

Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that the country’s air defense systems shot down an Israeli drone over western Iran.

According to Tasnim News Agency, Iranian forces intercepted and destroyed an Israeli Hermes drone over Hamedan Province.

The report came shortly after Israel announced the launch of a new wave of attacks targeting sites across Iran, further intensifying the ongoing confrontation between the two regional rivals.

# Agencies