Iran launches massive missile attack on Jerusalem and Haifa, Israel admits sensitive facility hit

Iranian forces launched an intense missile attack on Thursday evening and Friday dawn, targeting deep inside Israel, firing five barrages of missiles in less than one hour. The missile volleys primarily focused on occupied Jerusalem and its surroundings, in addition to wide areas in the central and northern parts of the country.

Field sources reported that sirens blared non-stop in Jerusalem, Haifa, and the Galilee, amidst the sound of violent explosions shaking the targeted areas. These explosions resulted from attempts by Israeli air defense systems to intercept missiles coming from the east, while fireballs were seen in the sky.

For its part, the Israeli army confirmed in an official statement that it had detected five consecutive barrages of missiles launched from Iranian territory in record time. Hebrew reports indicated that shrapnel and missiles fell in multiple locations, while military censorship continues to impose a blackout on the exact number of human casualties.

In Jerusalem, the Israeli Fire Authority announced receiving initial reports of direct missile impacts, which led to a large mobilization of rescue teams. Israeli police began extensive search operations in the city's neighborhoods for combat remnants or interceptor shrapnel that could pose a danger to settlers.

In the coastal city of Haifa, Israeli media confirmed that parts of Iranian missiles fell in at least two residential areas. Despite initial claims of no casualties, a state of panic prevailed among residents who rushed to shelters immediately after the alarms were activated.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard issued a brief statement confirming that these missile waves are part of an ongoing operation and will not stop here. The statement clarified that the attack represents the 66th wave of 'Operation True Promise 4', in response to recent American and Israeli military movements.

The Revolutionary Guard revealed the use of a diverse arsenal of solid and liquid-fueled missiles, described as 'super-heavy' and precision-guided. The barrages included 'Ghadr', 'Khorramshahr', and 'Kheibar Shekan' models, in addition to suicide drones targeting vital points.

Huge explosions were heard in the towns of Upper Galilee after sirens were activated, leading to a state of confusion among occupation forces. Sources reported that one of the missiles that fell in the northern region was of the 'cluster' type, causing multiple secondary explosions.

The sounds of explosions extended to include the Haifa Bay area and the coast, reaching Acre, Nahariya, and Ras Naqoura on the Lebanese border. Local sources confirmed that the intensity of the explosions was unprecedented, as homes in nearby Arab towns in the Galilee region shook due to the explosive pressure.

In a significant field development, Iranian missiles targeted the petrochemical plant in Haifa Bay, causing extensive material damage. This targeting resulted in a power outage for large parts of the area surrounding the vital facility for a period of time.

A clear confusion was observed in the official Israeli narrative regarding what happened at the petrochemical plant from the moment of the targeting. Initially, the occupation claimed that shrapnel resulted from an aerial interception, before the narrative changed to indicate the fall of an interceptor missile inside the facility.

Later, Israeli Channel 12 was forced to admit that an Iranian missile directly hit the plant, exposing the falsity of the initial claims. This shift in narratives reflects an Israeli attempt to downplay the extent of the defensive failure against Iranian ballistic missiles.

This major escalation comes at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was claiming to have destroyed Tehran's missile capabilities. The recent barrages proved that Iranian offensive capabilities remain effective and capable of reaching strategic targets deep within the entity.

Field data indicates that Iran has significantly intensified its targeting of the Galilee and Haifa regions over the past few days. Observers believe that this attack represents a new phase of direct confrontation that has begun to take on a more violent and precise character in selecting economic and military targets.

Missile waves towards Israel will continue later, and we used super-heavy, multi-warhead missile systems in this wave.