Tensions soared as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel, following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites. Explosions rocked Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, prompting air raid sirens and shelter warnings. The IRGC claimed responsibility, asserting successful hits on strategic targets, while Israel maintained its defense systems intercepted many missiles.
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