Iranian Missile Strike on Haifa Kills Two, Destroys Apartment Building
Key Takeaways
- Two people were killed in Haifa when a missile struck a residential building.
- Two more people remained missing after the Haifa strike.
- Missile barrage caused injuries across central Israel, including Tel Aviv.
Haifa Missile Strike
An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Haifa, killing at least two people and injuring several others.
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Rescue teams worked through the night to recover bodies, with two people still missing.
The missile's warhead may not have exploded upon impact, prompting evacuations.
Four people were treated for mild smoke inhalation.
The attack came amid continued Iranian missile barrages on northern Israel that have killed 15 people since the strikes began.
Wider Damage Across Israel
The Haifa strike was one of at least 15 impact sites in central and northern Israel.
A 34-year-old woman was seriously wounded by interception shrapnel in Petah Tikva.
Iranian missile strikes in Israel killed at least 14 people and wounded 83 over the course of the day.
The strikes forced evacuations at the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran after it was hit by a drone.
Iranian Retaliation and Regional Impact
Iran responded by saying it will respond immediately and in kind to any attacks.
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Iran's Defense Minister warned Iran will respond with full force by targeting additional infrastructure in Israel.
The UN Security Council convened but issued only a weak call to avoid civilian casualties.
Widespread protests erupted across the region and beyond.
Oil prices remained volatile.
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Diplomatic efforts continued despite escalating violence.
The US, Iran, and regional mediators were discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire.
Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed positions had been conveyed through intermediaries.
The exchange of messages was ongoing while both sides intensified attacks.
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