In one of the most dangerous nights of the Iran-Israel war, Iranian forces unleashed a mᴀssive barrage of ballistic missiles toward Jerusalem and central Israel, triggering widespread panic and bringing the conflict dangerously close to one of the world’s most sensitive religious sites.

Multiple powerful explosions rocked the holy city as Iranian missiles rained down. Israeli air defenses intercepted many projectiles, but several warheads got through, causing loud blasts and fires in residential areas. Security sources confirm that at least one missile came perilously close to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the Temple Mount, sparking global alarm and outrage. Debris was reported falling near the sacred site, though no direct damage has been confirmed yet.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, calling the attack “a divine response to Zionist aggression.” Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s regime warned that future strikes will be even more severe if U.S. and Israeli operations continue under Operation Epic Fury.

This latest escalation has sent millions of Israelis into bomb shelters as sirens wailed across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding regions. Emergency services are responding to multiple impact sites, with reports of injuries and significant property damage. The psychological toll is immense, with many residents describing the night as one of the most frightening since the war began.

The timing is particularly critical. The United States is already facing severe strain in its support for Israel. America has burned through more than $11 billion in munitions in just two weeks, with both the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln operating under heavy restrictions due to repeated Iranian attacks. Critical interceptor stocks are running low, and radar systems across the Gulf have been severely degraded.

By bringing the war so close to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Iran is not only testing Israel’s defenses but also playing a high-stakes game with religious sensitivities that could inflame the entire Muslim world.

As explosions echo through Jerusalem and the shadow of wider religious conflict looms, one uncomfortable question is now on everyone’s mind: Has Operation Epic Fury not only failed to protect Israel, but actually pushed the region toward an uncontrollable and far more dangerous explosion?

The missiles are still falling. And the holy city is trembling.