Egypt Daily News – Iranian state television announced the start of a new wave of missile attacks on Israel Monday evening, marking the fifth consecutive day of escalating military confrontation between the two nations. The latest offensive follows Israel’s large-scale aerial assault last Friday, which targeted Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian sites, including key facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.
Ninth Wave of Attacks Launched
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the latest strikes constitute the ninth wave of attacks against Israel, vowing to continue “without interruption until dawn” while targeting strategic locations deep inside Israeli territory.
“We have begun the ninth phase of our combined drone and missile offensive, which will persist relentlessly until morning,” IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naeini stated in an official release carried by Iran’s IRNA news agency.
Israel’s air defense systems engaged multiple drones, while emergency sirens blared across central and southern regions. The Israeli Home Front Command ordered civilians to seek shelter in protected areas.
Iran Warns of Unprecedented Retaliation
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a stark warning, declaring that Tehran would “turn Israel’s night into day” in response to what it described as “continued Israeli aggression.” Iranian media, citing the Tasnim News Agency, reported that the latest strikes specifically targeted Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Bazan oil company confirmed a direct missile hit on one of its refineries, forcing a shutdown of critical facilities. The attack reportedly killed three employees and caused severe damage to a power station.
Cyber Warfare and Psychological Operations
The conflict has expanded beyond conventional warfare, with Israeli authorities reporting a cyberattack on mobile networks. Residents received fraudulent text messages urging them to leave bomb shelters, raising concerns about Iranian psychological operations.
In a retaliatory move, Iran’s Fars News Agency claimed that Israeli television channels 12 and 14 were issued evacuation orders after Iranian state TV was allegedly targeted.
Preparing for a Major Escalation?
Iranian officials have hinted at a potentially unprecedented offensive. A senior security source told Fars that Tehran is preparing “the largest and most violent missile attack in history against Israel.”
The semi-official Student News Agency further revealed that key Israeli military and intelligence installations, including the Ramat David Airbase near Haifa are on Iran’s target list.
“In the coming hours, we will deliver a crushing and proportionate response within the framework of legitimate self-defense,” the agency stated.
Background: How the Conflict Began
The current escalation traces back to June 13, when Israel launched Operation “Rising Lion,” a covert airstrike campaign against Iran’s nuclear program. The attack struck military installations, nuclear facilities, and government buildings in Tehran, including the Foreign Ministry. Dozens of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were reportedly assassinated.
Iran retaliated within 24 hours, firing hundreds of missiles and drones at Israeli military bases and strategic sites. Since then, the conflict has spiraled into a sustained exchange of strikes, with no immediate signs of de-escalation.
What Comes Next?
With both nations signaling readiness for further confrontation, the international community remains on high alert. The risk of a full-scale regional war looms as Iran and Israel continue their most direct military engagement in decades.
