World Israel Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes on Iran After Missile Attacks Explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and other Iranian cities, according to Iranian state media. By BBC Published 3 hours ago Share Tweet Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran early Monday after Tehran fired missiles toward northern Israel in the latest escalation threatening to reignite wider conflict across the Middle East. The Israeli military said its air force targeted Iranian military infrastructure hours after Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and other Iranian cities, according to Iranian state media. The Iranian missile barrage came after Israeli strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions, with Iran describing its attack as retaliation for Israeli operations in Lebanon. Israeli authorities said most of the missiles were intercepted by air defence systems. Israeli military spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin accused Iran of making a “grave mistake” by attacking Israeli territory, warning that Israel would continue military operations across the region. Iran subsequently closed airspace over parts of the country, including around Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, following the Israeli strikes. The latest confrontation has raised fears of a broader regional war, with global leaders calling for restraint amid growing tensions involving Israel, Iran and Iran-backed Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. Oil prices also surged following the attacks as investors reacted to concerns over instability in the region. In this article: Iran missile attacks on Israel , Israel Iran conflict , Israel retaliatory strikes , Israeli airstrikes on Iran , Middle East tensions , Tehran explosions Comments Comments Popular CHINA DAILY China–US call for stable military ties at Shangri-La Dialogue amid global security risks NATIONAL NEWS Ruto sticks to chartered planes as presidential jet remains grounded in Netherlands Kenya Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Night of Student Unrest DIPLOMACY Trump Nominates Henry Wooster as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya DIPLOMACY What You Need to Know About U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster NATIONAL NEWS Nairobi Chief Officer arrested with millions stashed in suitcases at home NATIONAL NEWS Ruto orders integration of Madrasa and Duksi into basic education system Africa U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres by More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown business Electric motorcycle maker YADEA expands East African footprint with Kenya entry Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News World Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal On Monday in Asia, global oil benchmark Brent was down by 5.5% to $97.90 (£72.64) a barrel, while US-traded crude was 5.9% lower at… BBC May 25, 2026 World Iran denies having talks with US — media – China Daily TEHRAN — Iran has denied holding any negotiations with the United States, contradicting claims made by Donald Trump that Washington had reached “major points… CHINA DAILY March 23, 2026 Africa Iran’s envoy in Kenya calls for AU mediation to avert wider regional war Iran’s Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour has urged the African Union to mediate rising tensions in the ongoing clash with Israel and the United… BRUHAN MAKONG March 13, 2026 Kenya Govt Says Over 500,000 Kenyans in Middle East Safe Amid Ongoing Tensions The ministry said most Kenyans in the region have continued with their daily activities including work, studies and personal engagements. IRENE MWANGI March 6, 2026 Kenya Israel Justifies US-Backed Strikes on Iran Over Nuclear and Missile Threats Behar said the strikes, carried out jointly with the United States, were aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. IRENE MWANGI March 5, 2026 World Iran, US hold fresh talks amid mistrust –