As per Israeli media, at least four people have been killed and several injured after an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Beersheba.
The death toll from Iran’s missile attack on Beersheba has increased to four people. Iran’s attack comes hours after US president Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the conflict-ridden countries.
As per Israeli media, emergency service officials have stated at least four people have been killed and several injured after an Iranian missile struck a residential building in Beersheba.
Shortly after Iran stated its ceasefire was in effect, Israel reported fresh missile attacks. The IDF has reported another salvo from Iran headed towards the state of Israel.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” reads the latest IDF alert on Telegram. Since the ceasefire announcement, Israel has reported at least six rounds of Iranian missile barrages.
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Israel silent on ceasefire
Iranian foreign minister stated on X that Tehran has halted its attacks against Israel as of 4 AM local time. In the cryptic statement, the top diplomat added that Iran carried out its attacks “until the last minute” before the clock hit 4 AM.
While reports have stated that the Israeli government has backed the ceasefire, an official confirmation from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office is awaited.
The ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced after Iran carried retaliatory attacks on US military bases in Qatar and Iraq. Monday night’s attacks came as a response to American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites of Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow.
The article originally appeared on Hindustan Times
