Iran launched seven missiles at Israel in the early hours of March 24 (local time), with one missile striking central Tel Aviv, damaging three buildings and injuring several people.
The military developments occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump's statement that he was negotiating with Iran, raising concerns in Israel that Washington might make concessions to declare victory.
- Iran launched seven missiles, with a range that covered most of Israel.
- One missile struck central Tel Aviv: 3 buildings damaged, some injured.
- Israel was surprised by Trump's statement about negotiations with Iran, fearing that the US might compromise.
The missile attack unfolded on March 24th.
In the early hours of March 24 (local time), Iran launched seven missiles at Israel; one missile struck central Tel Aviv.
Information indicates the attack covered a large part of Israeli territory. The strike in central Tel Aviv damaged three buildings and injured several people, demonstrating the direct impact in this key urban area.
No additional figures on the total damage or casualty levels are available beyond the details provided above. The focus of the incident is currently on downtown Tel Aviv, and the scale of the attack is described as widespread.
Israeli media reaction to Trump's statement.
Israeli media analysts called Trump's statement that he was negotiating with Iran a surprise to Israel.
Earlier yesterday, Mr. Trump stated that he was negotiating with Iran. Analysis from the Israeli side suggests that this statement creates political risk, as Israel fears the US might compromise in negotiations to declare victory.
Given that missiles fell on the heart of Tel Aviv, the aforementioned concerns reflect the sensitivity of the negotiating position, especially when the attack has caused infrastructure damage and civilian injuries.
