Tel Aviv, Israel – In a shocking escalation, Iran launched a hypersonic missile strike on Ben Gurion International Airport this evening, marking the first direct hit on Israel’s main aviation hub. The attack has triggered mass chaos, with flights grounded and emergency responders rushing to the scene.
Immediate Aftermath
Eyewitnesses reported multiple explosions rocking the airport just after sunset, with plumes of smoke visible across Tel Aviv. Early footage shows damaged runways, burning wreckage.
Israeli officials confirm at least one hypersonic missile penetrated defenses, though casualty numbers remain unclear. The IDF has issued a Code Red alert across central Israel, warning of possible follow-up strikes.
Iran’s Bold Declaration
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility within minutes, calling it a “punitive measure” for Israel’s alleged strikes on Iranian assets in Syria earlier this week. Iranian state TV warned, “The Zionist regime will pay a heavier price if it retaliates.”
Global Shockwaves
- Airlines scramble: Major carriers (Delta, Lufthansa, Emirates) immediately diverted flights.
- Oil prices surge: Brent crude jumps 8% on war fears.
- U.S. response: The Pentagon places forces on alert, while the White House condemns Iran’s “reckless act.”
What Now?
Netanyahu’s war cabinet is in emergency session. Analysts fear Israel’s response—likely airstrikes on Iranian targets—could spiral into full-blown war.
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