Iran launched missile barrages targeting Israel early on Sunday, June 22, 2025. These were launched from its eastern region, roughly 2,000 kilometers away from Israel’s borders after Israel intensified its attacks on missile sites in western Iran, forcing Tehran to move its missile operations deeper into the country’s east.
Reports indicate at least two waves of ballistic missiles struck Israeli territory, with impacts confirmed in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Nes Ziona, and Beer Yaakov.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that these attacks wounded at least 16 people, including one seriously injured in Haifa, where a missile hit without warning sirens, prompting an investigation into potential alert system failures and others with minor injuries across central Israel.
The IDF also noted that some missiles may have been misfired interceptors, adding to the chaos. Israel’s airspace was closed, repatriation flights were halted, and nationwide restrictions, including school cancellations and bans on gatherings, were imposed.
