Tel Aviv: In a major escalation, Iran launched over 250 ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv, plunging parts of the Israeli city into chaos.

The Iranian offensive reportedly killed at least five Israelis and injured more than 70 others, while several key buildings, including the Israeli Ministry of Defenee and Mossad headquarters, were set ablaze.

According to regional reports, three Israeli F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets were destroyed in the attack, and an Israeli female pilot has allegedly been captured by Iranian forces.

In retaliation, Israel conducted another round of airstrikes on Tehran, with explosions heard near Mehrabad International Airport, sparking fears of further escalation. Iranian state media claims that its air defence systems are fully active and have intercepted several incoming Israeli projectiles.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of widespread destruction in Tel Aviv, with buildings engulfed in flames and plumes of smoke rising across the skyline.

Iran’s long-range missiles reportedly bypassed Israel’s advanced defence shields, striking deep within Israeli territory.

As a result of the fourth wave of Iranian attacks, Israeli authorities instructed civilians to take shelter in underground bunkers.

The global community watched in shock as images and videos of fire and devastation in Tel Aviv spread rapidly on international media platforms.

Israeli authorities have confirmed that multiple ballistic missiles launched from Iran struck targets in and around Tel Aviv, triggering widespread panic. Air raid sirens blared across the city as residents rushed for cover amidst explosions and chaos.

Iran has claimed that its air defense systems have successfully intercepted and shot down three Israeli F-35 fighter jets, making it the first country to down fifth-generation Israeli aircraft.

Additionally, Iran alleges that one of the downed jets’ pilots, identified as a female Israeli air force officer, has been taken into custody. The claim, if verified, would mark a significant development in the ongoing military confrontation between the two countries.

However, no independent sources have yet confirmed these assertions. Despite this, multiple reports suggest that Israeli warplanes were targeted and engaged by Iranian surface-to-air missile systems during ongoing operations in Iranian airspace.