A residential building in downtown Tehran was struck by an Israeli missile attack on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals, according to reports from state television in Iran. The broadcaster conveyed that the incident occurred in a densely populated area, suggesting that the death toll may rise as many residents were affected.
Witnesses reported hearing powerful explosions that resonated in the area, with clouds of heavy black smoke billowing into the sky shortly after the attack. An AFP journalist present at the scene described chaotic scenes as large crowds rushed toward the site of the blast, which is located near the communications ministry.
This assault is part of a broader escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel. Just days prior, Israel conducted a series of attacks against Iranian military targets, which included strikes on bases, nuclear facilities, and even residential regions. Reports indicate that these assaults, which occurred on Friday and Saturday, resulted in the deaths of at least 128 individuals, among them women and children, with around 900 others injured.
In retaliation, Iran has launched missile strikes targeting Israel, which have claimed the lives of at least 10 individuals and injured dozens more in Israel during the overnight hours of Saturday into Sunday. The ongoing exchange of fire highlights the rapidly intensifying conflict and the significant toll it is taking on civilians in both nations.
