Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for missile strikes on Israeli territory, asserting that the attacks targeted a military intelligence center and a Mossad operations planning facility.
Israeli officials confirmed a missile impact in Herzliya, a city along the central coast, describing the site as a “sensitive” location—a term typically used for military or strategic installations.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported loud explosions and the activation of air defenses across Tehran early Tuesday morning. Similar defense activity was reported in Natanz, a city home to one of Iran’s key nuclear sites, located about 320 km (200 miles) from the capital, according to the Asriran news outlet.
Amid the escalating conflict, the White House denied claims that the U.S. had launched any attacks on Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News that President Donald Trump remains committed to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran, though he emphasized the U.S. will defend its interests in the region.
In Israel, air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv after midnight, followed by explosions as more Iranian missiles struck targets. The conflict, now in its fifth day, has led to significant casualties: Iranian officials report 224 deaths—mostly civilians—while Israeli authorities have confirmed 24 civilian fatalities. Nearly 3,000 Israelis have reportedly been evacuated due to infrastructure damage caused by Iranian strikes, according to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
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Sources speaking to Reuters revealed that Iran has approached Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to urge President Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into agreeing to an immediate ceasefire. In exchange, Iran would show flexibility in ongoing nuclear negotiations, according to two Iranian and three regional sources.
“If President Trump is sincere about diplomacy and wants to end this war, the next steps are critical,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on X (formerly Twitter). “Israel must cease its aggression. Without a full military halt, our responses will persist.”
Netanyahu, addressing reporters on Monday, reaffirmed Israel’s resolve to neutralize threats from Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. “If this can be achieved another way—fine,” he said. “But we gave it a 60-day chance.”
President Trump had previously told Reuters that he gave Iran a two-month window to halt uranium enrichment. That period has now ended with no agreement reached. Iran maintains that its nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes.
Following Trump’s recent evacuation warning, global oil prices surged over 2% in Asian markets on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses as reports circulated that Iran might be open to ending hostilities.
