Iran launches missile attack on Israel moments after Trump threat

Iran launched a missile attack on Israel in its first military move just moments after a speech by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening, in which he threatened to destroy Iran.

Israel’s Home Front Command said sirens were activated widely across northern Israel, including the Upper and Lower Galilee, Haifa Bay, and large parts of the Golan, Mount Carmel and the Jezreel Valley (Marj ibn Amir), after missiles were detected heading towards these areas.

Alerts were reported in major cities including Haifa, Acre, Nazareth, Tiberias and Safed, as well as dozens of towns and residential areas. Warning times ranged between 15 seconds and one and a half minutes, indicating a large-scale missile attack.

The developments come amid ongoing escalation, with explosions continuing to be heard in several areas due to interception operations. Residents have been urged to remain in shelters until further notice.

The Iranian strike came shortly after Trump concluded his speech, in which he warned that all of Iran’s energy facilities would be targeted if no agreement is reached.

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