Did anyone really think Iran would sit quietly after Israel’s dramatic strikes on its nuclear and military sites? Not a chance.
On Friday night, Iran launched what it called the “beginning” of its “crushing response”—firing hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel.
“The decisive response has begun,” Iran’s state media declared, claiming direct hits on Israeli military-industrial sites.
But Israel’s military tells a different story.
What Happened?
According to IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin, fewer than 100 missiles were actually fired.
Most were intercepted—with some damage coming from falling debris.
It wasn’t just Israel on defense—US forces and neighboring countries helped intercept the barrage.
Still, the damage was real.Explosions rocked Tel Aviv, and smoke filled the skyline.
At least 34 people were injured in Gush Dan, Israel’s largest metro area.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran had “crossed red lines” and would face a “very heavy price.”
And Netanyahu? He wasn’t backing down. Speaking directly to Iranians, he warned, “More is on the way.
The regime doesn’t know what hit them.”
With bomb shelters opening back up and nerves still rattled, one thing’s clear—this fight is far from over.
The region’s holding its breath. What happens next? No one knows—but it won’t be quiet.
