In a rapid escalation of the Middle East crisis, Iran has launched ballistic missiles towards Israel in retaliation to joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian target.
Israeli authorities activated nationwide air-raid sirens, instructing civilians to immediately seek shelter in bomb shelters or protected areas.
This Iranian missile barrage follows hours after Israel and the United States launched preemptive airstrikes on Iran early Saturday (February 28, 2026), targeting ballistic missile launchers, production sites, and other threats. President Donald Trump described the US involvement as “major combat operations” aimed at destroying Iran’s missile industry, annihilating its navy, neutralizing terrorist proxies, and preventing nuclear weapon development.
Reports indicate the first wave of Iranian retaliatory missiles was detected heading towards Israel, prompting widespread panic and sheltering. The strikes come amid failed nuclear negotiations in Geneva, where Iran refused concessions on its ballistic missile program and nuclear ambitions.