An Israeli airstrike targeted a petrochemical firm in Mahshahr, Iran on Monday, causing partial damage to the industrial complex, according to Iranian officials. The attack on the Karun Mahshahr Petrochemical Company was confirmed by Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor for security affairs in Khuzestan province, who stated that the facility was struck by projectiles from the Zionist enemy. No casualties or injuries were reported in the airstrike, and further details about the extent of damage will be announced later.
Iranian Missiles Trigger Sirens Across Israel
Following the airstrike, sirens sounded in several cities in central and southern Israel after missile launches from Iran. The Israeli army detected missile fire from Iran and activated air defense systems to intercept the incoming projectiles. Sirens were also heard in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank. Explosions were observed in the sky as Israeli air defense systems attempted to intercept the missiles.
Previous Strikes and Retaliation Vows
The Israeli army had previously carried out an airstrike in the Dahiyeh district of Lebanon's capital Beirut despite a ceasefire, prompting Iranian officials to vow retaliation. Missiles launched from Iran in three waves overnight triggered sirens in several northern Israeli cities, with around 10 missiles reportedly fired toward Israel. The Israeli army also claimed it targeted western and central parts of Iran.
Israel Temporarily Closes Airspace
Israel temporarily closed its airspace on Monday after intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, according to Channel 12. The Israeli army intercepted the missile after sirens sounded across the greater Tel Aviv area and parts of central and southern Israel. The Home Front Command had issued warnings following the detection of the missile launch, and authorities decided to shut the country's airspace temporarily.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Statement
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early on Monday that Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in attacks targeting sites inside the country. The statement came after Israeli and Iranian media reported Israeli strikes across western and central Iran. The Israeli army claimed its air force struck military sites belonging to the Iranian regime in those regions.
Iranian state TV reported explosions in the capital Tehran, as well as in Tabriz and Isfahan. Tasnim News Agency reported blasts near the city of Karaj, and IRNA reported at least three explosions in Isfahan. The Israeli army confirmed launching airstrikes on western and central Iran early on Monday, targeting military sites.
