Iran Continues Emirati Strikes After Trump Ceasefire; Debris Kills Israeli Girl
Key Takeaways
- Iran launched a missile barrage targeting Israel during Passover.
- Air-raid alerts and bomb shelters activated across central, southern, and northern Israel.
- Coverage links escalation to US-Israeli operations and Trump's ultimatum to Tehran.
Iran Fires After Trump
Despite Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire, Iran launched a fourth round of missile attacks targeting southern Israel.
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The Israeli Air Force continued strikes in Iran despite the ceasefire.
Iran fired nearly 200 missiles over five days while Israel counted over 12,000 intercepts.
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed after Iran's March 15 blockade.
Ramat Hovav Hazmat Strike
Iran's missile barrage included a strike on the Ramat Hovav chemical-hazard zone.
The attack forced up to 500 residents in Beersheba to evacuate.
Israel's Defense Ministry warned of serious damage to the complex with over 1,000 chemicals.
Debris Kills Israeli Girl
Iranian UAV attacks destroyed a Dubai hotel, killing four people.
A 9-year-old British-Omani girl died after falling from a balcony while fleeing sirens.
Three Israeli workers were wounded at Jebel Ali Port.
Maritime Trade Disrupted
Lloyd's said the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf area were effectively closed.
Heavy fuel prices surged 5% and Brent crude jumped 2.3%.
The Trump administration had opened this regional conflagration by striking first at Iran.
Opposition Grows
Opposition to Trump's war escalated in the Senate.
The war ignited on February 28 when US-Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes against Iran that killed Khamenei.
The Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
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