Iran fires missiles at Israel for the first time since April ceasefire, IDF says all intercepted
The Israeli military said it identified missiles launched from Iran on Sunday evening, the first such attack since a ceasefire took effect on April 8. Air defense systems intercepted all incoming projectiles, according to the IDF.
Missile attack from Iran
The Israeli military said on Sunday evening that it had identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded across wide areas of northern and central Israel, including the cities of Haifa, Caesarea, and Hadera. The Israel Defense Forces stated that air defense systems were operating to intercept the threat and that, as of the latest military communiqué, all missiles fired from Iran had been intercepted.
Iranian state media, citing the country's armed forces, confirmed that two salvos of missiles had been fired at Israel. The second wave was reported to have targeted the center of the country. The IDF said it had reinforced its defensive capabilities and was maintaining a high level of readiness for both defensive and offensive scenarios.
We had previously warned that if the crimes in the Dahieh area of Beirut expand, we will attack targets in the occupied territories.
Immediate trigger: Israeli strike on Beirut
The missile launches followed an Israeli military strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut earlier on Sunday, which Iranian and Israeli sources linked to the escalation. Iran's Revolutionary Guard described the missile attack as a warning, stating that if aggressions were repeated, its response would target all Israeli and US interests in the Middle East.
The Israeli army must stop its attacks on Lebanon and if it expands its attacks or responds to Iran's actions, it will face more crushing and regretful blows.
The IDF spokesperson noted that following the strike in Beirut and a situational assessment, the military had been preparing for incoming fire toward Israel in the hours before the attack.
Ceasefire under strain
The attack marks the first Iranian missile launch against Israel since a ceasefire was announced on April 8. The war, triggered by an Israeli-American offensive against Tehran, entered its 100th day on Sunday, according to AFP. Axios reported that the missile launches could unravel US-Iran negotiations and reignite broader hostilities, as Israel is expected to respond.
Israeli sources told the Irish Independent that Israel will retaliate. US President Donald Trump has been informed of the escalation, the same outlet reported.
Civil defense measures
The IDF Home Front Command issued directives to mobile phones in potentially affected areas, instructing residents to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice. Israel's Ministry of Education and the Home Front Command announced in a joint statement that educational activities could not take place following the situation assessment.
Senior military officials were conducting assessments and closely monitoring developments, with the IDF urging the public to remain vigilant.
- Israeli military strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs (Dahieh), killing two people
- IDF conducts situational assessment, prepares for incoming fire toward Israel
- Iran fires first salvo of missiles at Israel; sirens activated in northern and central Israel
- Iran fires second missile salvo targeting central Israel, per state media
- IDF confirms all missiles intercepted; Home Front Command issues shelter directives
