Iran launches multiple missile salvoes at Israel, critical refinery in Haifa hit

Iran has launched multiple missile salvoes targeting Israel, with one of the strikes hitting a major oil refinery in the northern city of Haifa. Reports said the attack caused a large fire and visible smoke at the facility, marking a significant escalation in targeting critical infrastructure.

Israeli emergency services confirmed multiple impacts across northern regions, though initial reports suggested no major casualties. Officials said air defence systems intercepted several incoming projectiles, but some missiles or debris still reached strategic sites, including energy infrastructure.

Analysts say the strike reflects a shift in Iran’s strategy toward targeting economic and industrial assets, raising concerns over energy security and broader regional escalation. The latest exchange comes amid ongoing retaliatory attacks between Iran, Israel and the United States, intensifying fears of a prolonged and wider conflict.