Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks targeting Israel, escalating the regional conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the offensive, reporting missile launches from Tehran and Kermanshah. In response, the Israeli military issued warnings, urging citizens to seek shelter as sirens blared across the country.
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