In a dramatic escalation that pushed the Middle East to the brink of all-out war, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities Friday night.
Among the targets was Tel Aviv, where Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst was broadcasting live as the sky lit up.
The barrage, confirmed by Israeli and Iranian officials, was retaliation for Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and senior military officials earlier this week. The missiles triggered widespread sirens, forced evacuations into bomb shelters, and shattered the region’s fragile sense of deterrence.
Iron Dome Activated as Missiles Hit Tel Aviv
Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system was immediately activated, intercepting dozens of projectiles above urban areas. Still, at least seven sites were struck in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli military sources cited by the New York Times.
Smoke filled the sky as footage emerged showing streaks of light from incoming fire and intercepts. Israeli authorities urged civilians to remain in shelters, warning that a second wave of missiles had already been launched.
Live TV Interrupted by Incoming Fire
Among the most shocking moments of the night came during a Fox News live segment, as missiles approached Tel Aviv in real time.
Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst was reporting from a rooftop when sirens blared and the Iron Dome system activated behind him. Within seconds, he was forced to cut the broadcast and flee, telling viewers:
“Missiles are incoming.”
Tehran’s Message: “Life Will Be Dark for Them”
The missile attack followed threats from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who delivered a televised warning Friday night after Israel’s earlier offensive.
“Life will be dark for them,” he said. “They started a war… We will not allow them to escape this big crime unharmed.”
In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had struck “dozens of targets forcefully and with precision.”
No Casualties Confirmed — But the Region Holds Its Breath
As of late Friday night, Israeli officials had not confirmed any casualties, though infrastructure damage was still being assessed. Reports suggest Jerusalem may also have been targeted, but the full extent of the damage remains unclear.
Defense Minister Israel Katz called the strike a “red line”. He said Iran had crossed into civilian targeting and that Israel “will respond.”
A Conflict Reaches a Tipping Point
The exchange marks one of the most direct confrontations between Iran and Israel in decades. Unlike past proxy conflicts, this was nation-to-nation warfare, carried out openly, in the skies above civilians, in full view of the world.
As Israel mobilizes its response, and Iran signals more to come, the region teeters on the edge of further escalation.
