Iranian forces fired successive waves of ballistic missiles at Israeli targets through the night and morning hours, wounding four individuals and inflicting property damage across central Israel. This escalation came despite President Trump’s declaration of a temporary five-day halt to planned American attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure while diplomatic discussions continue.
The most devastating strike occurred when a missile loaded with approximately 100 kilograms of explosive material hit a Tel Aviv street, severely damaging at least three structures and multiple vehicles in the vicinity. Emergency medical services initially reported six people with minor injuries across various locations, though Magen David Adom subsequently updated the count to four individuals, all in stable condition.
According to a Home Front Command spokesperson, the warhead created significant structural damage without causing severe casualties, as many civilians had sought refuge in designated safe areas.
These ongoing strikes came after President Trump revealed on Monday that America had engaged in dialogue with Iran over the past 48 hours, describing the exchanges as “very good and productive conversations.” He announced the postponement of “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” during the five-day window.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump characterized the talks as “in-depth, detailed, and constructive,” while emphasizing the pause remains conditional and “subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”
However, Iranian forces continued launching missiles toward multiple Israeli regions. Warning sirens blared across Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva, Rishon LeZion, and Netanya, along with alerts in Dimona and settlements throughout the Negev desert, Galilee region, and Golan Heights area.
Defense systems intercepted numerous projectiles or they impacted unpopulated zones, including areas near Beersheba and northern territories close to the Lebanese border, resulting in no casualties. Missile remnants also struck Rosh HaAyin, located east of Tel Aviv, causing property damage without injuries, while debris from previous attacks landed near a Palestinian community in the West Bank.
Israeli Defense Forces confirmed documenting a minimum of seven ballistic missile strikes since midnight.
Trump’s diplomatic announcement represented a notable change from his previous 48-hour deadline demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, during which he threatened to “obliterate” Iranian power facilities if compliance was not achieved.
Several Iranian media outlets denied any negotiations had taken place between Tehran and Washington. After the initial ultimatum, Iranian officials warned they would “irreversibly destroy” vital infrastructure throughout the Middle East, including water supply systems, should the United States proceed with threatened military action.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement Monday evening confirming his conversation with President Trump earlier that day, suggesting the American leader recognizes a possible chance to convert recent military achievements into a diplomatic resolution.
