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Iran's recent missile strike on Israel, targeting key military and security positions, marks a significant escalation in response to the ongoing assaults on Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the assassinations of senior Hamas, Hezbollah, and IRGC leaders. Iran, however, warned Israel of "crushing" attacks if it retaliated. Earlier, Israel said its troops conducted a "limited" raid into southern Lebanon, a claim Hezbollah denied, stating no Israeli forces crossed the territory.

In recent weeks, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have killed at least seven high-ranking Hezbollah commanders and officials, including the militant group’s chief, Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in a strike on his underground headquarters in Beirut on Friday. The assassination of Nasrallah has further escalated tensions in the region.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran confirmed it fired missiles at Israel as retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, including the assassination of top IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah figures. As missiles struck major cities and towns in Israel, alarms sounded across the nation. Both Israel and the United States stated that their militaries worked together to intercept most of the nearly 200 projectiles. Despite this, a few strikes hit central and southern Israel, with two people injured by shrapnel in the Tel Aviv area, according to Israel’s emergency services.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, communicated with European leaders, warning that if Israel retaliates, Iran's response will be even tougher. On Wednesday, Araghchi further cautioned the United States against any intervention.

The intensifying violence has raised fears of a broader conflict across the region, with the UN Security Council scheduling an emergency meeting to discuss the escalating situation. Amid global calls for restraint, Hezbollah claimed it had successfully repelled an Israeli incursion near the town of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon, inflicting losses and forcing Israeli troops to retreat.

Meanwhile, Israel has continued its offensive on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 29 Palestinians. Since October, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of 41,689 people and injured 96,625 others in Gaza. As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, targeting shelters, schools, and even orphanages, the international community remains on high alert, fearing further escalation.