Iran has fired a missile at Beersheba, a city in southern Israel, in what Tehran calls a “measured response” to ongoing Israeli military aggression. The missile directly struck its target, sparking fires and damaging buildings. Israeli officials reported at least six people with minor injuries.
Iranian state media confirmed the strike. It happened as regional hostilities intensify, especially after a series of Israeli air raids on Iranian soil. Just hours before the missile launch, Israeli warplanes carried out attacks on Tehran and other areas. Over 60 fighter jets and 120 bombs were involved, hitting industrial zones. However, the Iranian Ministry of Defence said the assault killed and injured many civilians too.
Tehran strongly condemned what it described as unjustified Israeli aggression. According to Iranian officials, their military action was defensive. They aimed to stop further Israeli attacks. A spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) explained the missile was aimed at military infrastructure. He emphasized that Iran tried to avoid civilian harm.
Following the strike, emergency crews rushed to the impact site in Beersheba. Fires erupted, and thick smoke filled the sky. The city’s northern train station was closed temporarily. Authorities advised residents to avoid the area while rescue and security teams worked.
Iran also criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to Iranian sources, at least 34 Palestinians died since midnight. Among them, 23 were reportedly shot while trying to receive aid near the Netzarim Corridor. Iranian leaders say these killings show Israel’s blatant disregard for human life and international law.
Tehran has urged the global community to step in. Officials warned that further Israeli aggression could escalate the Israel-Iran conflict into a full-scale regional war. Iran’s Foreign Ministry appealed for international intervention to stop the confrontation from worsening.
Major world powers, including the UK and US, are now under pressure to help broker peace. The risk of a broader clash in the Middle East is rising.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is considering possible military involvement. The White House announced that a decision will come within two weeks. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is open to diplomacy with Tehran but is also weighing other options. She quoted him saying, “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.”
The future of the Israel-Iran conflict now depends not only on Tehran and Tel Aviv but also on decisions made in Washington.