Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles targeting the Israeli suburb of Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, killing at least two people, according to Israeli officials. The attack occurred overnight Tuesday and was captured on video showing flames and wreckage at the strike site.
Details of the Missile Strike and Victims
The missiles, identified as Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr multiple-warhead systems, were reportedly launched to avenge the killing of Ali Larijani, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary. Israeli authorities confirmed that the two fatalities were a couple in their 70s. Emergency responders were seen at the scene assessing the damage amid ongoing sirens.
Escalation in Iran-Israel Hostilities
This missile attack is part of a broader escalation following multiple Israeli and U.S. strikes that have killed senior Iranian officials, including Larijani and General Gholam Reza Soleimani, head of the Revolutionary Guard’s Basij militia. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also announced the killing of Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, though Iran has not confirmed this.
Wider Regional Impact and Risks
Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks not only on Israel but also on U.S.-linked targets and energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, affecting Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. The conflict has raised concerns about potential regional war and disruptions to global energy supplies, especially given Iran’s threats to shipping through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
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