Iran Launches Missile Strikes On Israel; Impacts Reported In Ashdod, Lachish

Missiles launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran struck at least four locations across Israel on Monday, according to multiple media reports.

Al Jazeera reported that the missile attacks hit several areas, while The Times of Israel confirmed that emergency medics responded to an impact in Ashdod, a city in southern Israel. Additional reports indicated a missile strike in the Lachish region, located south of Jerusalem.

Earlier in the day, Reuters reported sightings of a missile flying over Jerusalem, followed by loud explosions heard in the surrounding areas.

The Israeli military confirmed that Iran had launched missiles toward Israeli territory and issued urgent warnings for civilians to seek shelter immediately upon hearing sirens.