Following the swift appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Tehran fired a volley of missiles at Israeli territory, marking the inaugural assault under his command. The projectiles targeted urban centers, triggering widespread sirens and shelter alerts as defenses scrambled to respond.

Israel reported successful interceptions but acknowledged minor impacts, with explosions in peripheral areas. The IDF attributes the timing to internal Iranian consolidation, vowing countermeasures to deter further aggression.

State broadcaster in Iran framed the launch as a demonstration of resolve, amid domestic rallies supporting the new leader.

Counterstrikes hit Qom and Tehran, causing casualties and infrastructure damage. The war’s expansion raises alarms about regional stability, with UN envoys pushing for talks to avert catastrophe.