In a dramatic escalation of the Iran-Israel-U.S. war, Iran has launched its most advanced missiles yet in a fierce retaliation against Israeli cities, triggering widespread sirens across the country and sending civilians scrambling for shelter.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it fired a new wave of hypersonic-capable and maneuverable ballistic missiles toward Israel, claiming the weapons represent a major technological leap designed to overwhelm Israeli air defenses. Multiple explosions were reported in central and northern Israel, with residents in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and surrounding areas waking to the terrifying sound of air raid sirens and loud blasts.

Israeli officials say several missiles were intercepted, but some warheads got through, causing damage and raising fears of civilian casualties. The IRGC described the attack as “powerful revenge” for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the relentless pounding of Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury.

While Iran strikes back, the US and Israel continue their devastating offensive. American supercarriers and stealth fighters, alongside Israeli jets, have hammered over 5,000 targets inside Iran, leaving Tehran in flames and severely crippling the regime’s missile production and command structure. British fighter jets have also joined the coalition, intensifying pressure on the already weakened Iranian military.

President Donald Trump issued a strong warning: “Iran is using everything they have left in a desperate final stand. But they will achieve nothing. The United States and Israel will respond with overwhelming force. This regime is on the verge of total collapse.”

Global oil prices have surged past $372 per barrel amid fears that Iran may attempt to completely close the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic remains almost frozen, raising the specter of severe energy shortages and economic shockwaves worldwide.

This latest missile barrage shows that, despite heavy losses and the death of its Supreme Leader, Iran still possesses dangerous offensive capabilities. However, with Mojtaba Khamenei now at the helm and the IRGC increasingly isolated, many analysts believe the regime is fighting for survival rather than victory.

The war has entered a critical and highly volatile phase. Every new Iranian missile increases the risk of a decisive counter-strike that could break the regime once and for all.

This is a rapidly developing situation with enormous global implications. The coming hours may determine whether Iran’s desperate retaliation succeeds in changing the momentum — or accelerates its downfall.

Stay alert. The Middle East stands on the edge of history.