In a major escalation of the Israel-Iran war, Iran has launched a mᴀssive barrage of hypersonic missiles targeting central Israel, with several warheads successfully penetrating the Iron Dome defense system. Multiple impacts have been confirmed in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and near sensitive military installations.

According to Israeli officials, Iran fired over 120 hypersonic missiles in the latest wave, with the advanced Fattah-2 and Kheibar Shekan variants traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5. The sheer velocity and unpredictable maneuvering of the missiles overwhelmed parts of Israel’s multi-layered air defense network. While the majority were intercepted, at least 11 missiles breached the Iron Dome, causing significant explosions and damage in residential and strategic zones.

Thick columns of smoke are rising over Tel Aviv and surrounding areas. Emergency services are responding to multiple impact sites, with reports of structural damage and civilian casualties. The IDF has confirmed that several military facilities were also hit, though the full extent of the damage remains classified.

Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued an emergency statement:
“Iran has crossed a dangerous red line. The successful penetration of our defenses will not go unanswered. Israel will respond with overwhelming force and precision.”

The attack comes as Iran faces increasing military pressure from both Israel and the United States. Analysts believe this barrage represents a desperate attempt by Tehran to demonstrate its remaining strike capability and create a deterrent effect before its conventional forces collapse entirely.

The United States has placed all regional forces on maximum alert, with F-35 squadrons already airborne and carrier strike groups repositioning for potential retaliation.

This is a rapidly developing story. For the first time in this conflict, Iran’s hypersonic missiles have broken through Israel’s Iron Dome, marking a serious and dangerous escalation. The coming hours will likely see a powerful Israeli — and possibly American — response.