TEHRAN, IRAN February 28, 2026 – Tensions in the Middle East have erupted into open conflict as Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles towards Israel on Saturday, according to breaking reports monitored across global outlets and social media.
The development was first highlighted by BRICS News on X (formerly Twitter), which posted at approximately 4:16 PM MYT: “JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iran launches missiles towards Israel.” The post included imagery of an Iranian ballistic missile on display and the Israeli flag waving, underscoring the direct confrontation between the two nations.
Israeli air raid sirens blared across northern Israel, including Haifa and central regions, prompting civilians to seek shelter. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had detected multiple missiles launched from Iranian territory and stated that its air defence systems were actively intercepting the threats. Israeli media reported “dozens” of ballistic missiles in the first wave, with estimates from Iranian-affiliated sources citing between 30 and 75 projectiles.
The Iranian strike is a direct retaliation to earlier US- and Israeli-led attacks on Iranian targets. Explosions rocked Tehran and other cities in Iran earlier today after Israel announced a “pre-emptive strike” aimed at neutralising what it described as an existential threat from Iran’s missile and nuclear programmes. US President Donald Trump subsequently confirmed American involvement, describing the operation as “major combat operations” in a video statement.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the retaliatory missile and drone barrage, vowing a “strong response” to the strikes on its soil. Iranian state media reported that the attacks targeted Israeli military sites, though no confirmed impacts or casualties have been reported in Israel so far.
The escalation follows months of heightened rhetoric and failed diplomatic efforts over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional proxy conflicts. Iraq has closed its airspace, and several Gulf nations have issued safety advisories.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation. No independent verification of damage or casualties is available at the time of writing, and the full scope of the exchange remains unclear.
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