Iran launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel, hitting residential areas and prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Tehran. Explosions and sirens echoed across Israel, with reports of injuries and damage to buildings. In response to the Israeli strikes, Iran activated its air defenses, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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