Iranian Strikes Kill 20, Injure over 200 in Israel: Officials

At least 20 people have been killed and over 200 injured in Israel following multiple waves of Iranian missile strikes, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service and official media reports.

The MDA confirmed on Monday that five people were killed and 87 injured in the most recent barrage, bringing the total death toll in Israel to 20 since hostilities began over the weekend. The latest fatalities include two men and two women, all approximately 70 years old, who were hit in central Israeli cities.

Israeli media also reported massive power outages, especially in Haifa and Tel Aviv, and fires at key infrastructure sites including the Haifa Power Plant.

Iran Rejects Ceasefire Talks Under Fire

Iran has told mediators from Qatar and Oman it will not engage in ceasefire negotiations while under Israeli attacks, according to a Reuters report quoting a senior official familiar with the discussions.

“Iran made it clear that it will not negotiate while under attack,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Iran reportedly insists it will only consider negotiations after completing its military response to Israeli strikes.

Iran Launches Fresh Missile Barrage

In response to Israeli airstrikes, Iranian armed forces launched nearly 100 missiles on Monday morning targeting multiple cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed a new attack method was used to confuse and overwhelm Israeli defense systems.

U.S. Involvement and Trump’s Position

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly blocked an Israeli attempt to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to U.S. officials cited by Reuters.

“Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do, we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership,” said a senior U.S. official.

Trump also stated on Truth Social that Iran and Israel “will have peace soon”, despite no concrete evidence of talks or de-escalation. He warned Iran that any attack on the U.S. would provoke an unprecedented military response.

Summary of Recent Developments:

• 20 Israelis killed, over 200 injured in Iranian strikes.

• Iran says it won’t negotiate under fire.

• Fresh missile barrages hit Israeli cities Monday morning.

• Trump blocked Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei.

• U.S. warns Iran of massive retaliation if Americans are harmed.

According to foreign media reports, Iran launched around 100 missiles at Israel, targeting Haifa, Tel Aviv, and occupied Jerusalem.

The Zionist military has instructed citizens to move to safe locations, while a power plant in Haifa was struck by missiles, causing a fire.

Israeli media has described this as Iran’s largest attack on Israel to date. The Israeli defense system once again failed to intercept the Iranian missiles, leading to further casualties from the new missile strikes in Haifa and Tel Aviv.

As a result of the latest attacks, at least 8 Israelis have been killed and more than 300 injured in southern Israel. A fire continues to burn in Haifa, where some civilians have also been injured. There are also reports of damage in northern Israel.

With these new fatalities, the number of Israelis killed in Iranian attacks over the past two days has reached 22. On the other hand, the number of Iranian citizens martyred in Israeli attacks on Iran has reached 224, with 1,277 injured.

Meanwhile, Israel has also continued its missile attacks on Iran, targeting various locations including Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan. Israel has also reportedly targeted Iran’s Fordow nuclear facilities.

Among those killed in the Israeli attacks on various Iranian cities, 90% are civilians. In Tehran, innocent and newborn children have also been injured in the Israeli strikes.

Iran has stated that Israel deliberately targeted the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, injuring several civilians.