Iranian cluster missile hits Petah Tikva, explosions reported in Tehran

• Iranian cluster missile strikes central Israel, causing widespread damage in Petah Tikva.
• Explosions reported in eastern Tehran as Iranian missile wave continues.

An Iranian cluster missile struck Petah Tikva, east of Tel Aviv, early Monday, damaging eight sites from scattered shrapnel, according to 'Israeli' media. Ynet reported “major destruction” in the city, with emergency crews responding to multiple impacted areas.

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Channel 14 confirmed reports of shrapnel hits at eight central Israel locations, while Channel 12 said ambulances were dispatched to affected sites. 'Israel' Hayom added that a missile fell in an open area in northern 'Israel', and another in the south went largely unscathed. A fire also broke out in Nir Am, near the Gaza envelope, after the barrage.

The 'Israeli' Home Front Command monitored Iranian missile launches toward northern 'Israel', and correspondents reported loud explosions in the Galilee following the attack.

Explosions in Tehran

In eastern Tehran, explosions were heard early Monday, prompting activation of Iranian air defenses. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of its 75th missile wave targeting US and 'Israeli' positions. The IRGC claimed strikes hit new Israeli military deployments, including in Arad, while asserting full operational intelligence coverage over 'Israeli' and US troops.

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Iranian state media had earlier confirmed another batch of missiles fired toward Israel, signaling continued escalation in the ongoing US-'Israel' war with Iran.

The latest attacks mark one of the most intense waves of cross-border strikes, highlighting the growing reach and persistence of Iranian missile operations against central and southern 'Israel'.