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Escalating Conflict: Iran Launches Missile Barrage Against Israel and Gulf Neighbors

Recent weeks have seen a significant escalation in hostilities following the killing of an Iranian security chief, sparking retaliatory attacks from Iran. Two individuals were killed, and several more were injured as Iranian missiles targeted central Israel, including a deadly strike in Ramat Gan, and hit locations such as Tel Aviv and various sites across the region. The attacks employed widely banned cluster munitions and marked the first use of the Sejjil-2 ballistic missile in the ongoing conflict. As Israel strikes back, including attacks on Beirut, the violence has extended beyond Israel, affecting Gulf neighbors and resulting in injuries to civilians. Witnesses reported scenes of destruction and chaos as missiles fell across urban areas, further escalating tensions in an already volatile region.
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