Operation True Promise 3: Iranian missiles rain over Tel Aviv, Haifa
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Numerous explosions have been reported in Tel Aviv and Haifa as Iranian missiles pound both cities as part of Tehran's retaliation against the Israeli occupation.
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An explosion is seen after an Iranian missile struck Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP)
A fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes has hit multiple locations across the occupied territories, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bnei Brak, and Petah Tikva, triggering widespread panic and power outages, Israeli media reported early Monday.
Footage shows the aftermath of an Iranian missile impact in Petah Tikvah. pic.twitter.com/PCwbj4CgxA
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
The Israeli Home Front Command issued urgent instructions to settlers, urging them to remain close to protected areas and immediately enter shelters upon hearing warning sirens. This came amid a barrage of alerts sounding across both the northern and southern regions of occupied Palestine.
#BREAKING | Sirens are currently sounding across wide areas in occupied #Palestine.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
A few minutes ago, the IOF announced it had detected a missile launch from #Iran. pic.twitter.com/s6VU2wSvIC
An Al Mayadeen correspondent confirmed that a new salvo of missiles was launched from Iranian territory toward occupied Palestine at Monday dawn.
Israeli media outlets have reported missile impacts in at least four locations in the Gush Dan region, including central Tel Aviv. Loud explosions were heard in central occupeid Palestine and Haifa, with the Red Star of David (Magen David Adom) emergency service receiving a flood of calls from both the coastal and central areas.
Videos begin to emerge showing the Israeli attempts to intercept the latest barrage of #Iranian missiles. pic.twitter.com/TiDABYT6RC
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
Large explosions reported
Haifa was reportedly hit by several missiles, one of which resulted in a large explosion. Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak also suffered direct impacts, with reports indicating at least four Iranian missiles struck the greater Tel Aviv area. In Petah Tikva, a missile hit a residential building, causing severe damage.
#BREAKING | Videos circulated on social media document several missile impacts in central occupied #Palestine.#Iran pic.twitter.com/ZjPArt7zwo
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
Eyewitness accounts and footage on social media captured scenes of chaos, with sirens sounding again in Tel Aviv, Yafa, Modi’in, Herzliya, and Hasharon. Residents described the situation as resembling “judgment day,” with blackout conditions and emergency services stretched thin.
The Israeli military has warned settlers not to film the sites where missiles have landed, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, massive power outages were reported across central regions of the occupied territories, complicating rescue and response efforts.
#BREAKING | Additional videos confirm direct impacts across occupied #Palestine.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
The video also shows an immediate power outage following the impact.#Iran pic.twitter.com/9e0MynT7S3
A video circulated on social media shows a fire that broke out at the Haifa power station following an #Iranian missile strike. pic.twitter.com/uD8nNQRZrX
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 16, 2025
As of this report, Israeli sources have confirmed multiple serious injuries due to the Iranian missile strikes, but exact casualty numbers remain unclear. Some Israeli media outlets have put the toll at three killed with dozens of others wounded, while others have suggested that as many as 10 were killed due to the barrage.
