Tel Aviv Fire Near Defense HQ Amid Iranian Missile Strikes: Tensions Soar

Here is the English translation of the report, written in professional news formatIn the early hours of Friday, military tensions between Israel and Iran reached a critical new level. Amidst a barrage of missile strikes launched by Iran at various locations in Israel, a major fire broke out near the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, causing widespread panic and chaos.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions and seeing thick plumes of smoke rising from the area, further intensifying fear among the local population.

According to Israeli media outlets Channel 13 and HaOlam, at least seven sites in central Israel were hit by Iranian rockets. Meanwhile, the Israeli military was actively working to intercept and deflect incoming missiles using its air defense systems.

In response to the Iranian attacks, Israel launched a major offensive operation early Friday morning, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion.” The operation targeted Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, reportedly resulting in the deaths of several high-ranking officials.

Among those killed were Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top military commander, and Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with at least 20 other senior commanders. The strike has reportedly caused the deaths of at least 78 people and injured over 300 others.

Later in the day, Israel carried out a second wave of strikes, hitting additional Iranian military facilities, further escalating the conflict.

In retaliation, Iran has launched more missile attacks, raising fears of a full-scale war. The international community has expressed grave concern over the rising hostilities and is urgently calling for restraint and immediate steps toward de-escalation.