BREAKING NEWS: Iran launches ballistic missile attack on northern Israel after Beirut airstrikes * Schools cancelled nationwide

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  By Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan — Kurdish Policy Analysis Iran fired around 10 ballistic missiles at north; no reports of injuries, damage Iran launched missiles toward Israel after Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut, marking a major escalation in regional tensions and raising fears of a wider Middle East war involving the United States and Iran. Iran launched some 10 ballistic missiles at northern Israel in several salvos over the past hour. All of the missiles were intercepted or struck open areas, according to the military. There have been no reports of direct impacts, injuries, or damage in the attacks. The IDF Home Front Command says civilians in areas where sirens sounded can now leave bomb shelters. The IDF says it has so far intercepted all of the Iranian ballistic missiles launched at Israel tonight. Air defenses are now working to shoot down the latest salvo launched from Iran, triggering sirens across the north, the military says. A basketball matc...
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