US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed early Monday that Iranian missile fire caused minor damage to the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, though no American personnel were injured. The incident unfolds amid the fourth consecutive day of escalating military exchanges between Israel and Iran for a backdrop of intensifying diplomatic efforts and global alarm.
🕐 Embassy Incident in Tel Aviv
In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Ambassador Huckabee said “some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv, but no injuries to US personnel.” As a precaution, the embassy and consulate in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will remain closed on Monday, and staff have been directed to shelter in place
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Ongoing Exchange of Strikes
Iran launched another salvo of missiles at Israel Monday morning, targeting major population centers including Tel Aviv and Haifa. At least five people were killed and more than 100 injured, amid reports of fires at a Haifa power plant and damage near the embassy wing
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it employed a new “disruptive” strategy to penetrate Israel’s multilayered defense systems
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. In response, Israel carried out airstrikes in Tehran, targeting Revolutionary Guard and IRGC Quds Force command centers, contributing to mounting casualties
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Casualties and Infrastructure Damage
Israeli emergency services reported at least 14 fatalities and dozens of injuries, with extensive damage to civilian structures, including residential buildings, schools, and power facilities
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. Iranian authorities said 224 people were killed in Israeli retaliatory strikes, the majority being civilians, including senior IRGC commanders .
Diplomacy Amid Chaos
International leaders are deeply concerned. The G7 summit in Canada placed the crisis high on its agenda, with German Chancellor Merz highlighting objectives to prevent nuclear escalation, reaffirm Israel’s security, and explore diplomatic avenues
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. US President Trump told reporters “I hope there’s going to be a deal,” while also warning Tehran against targeting US assets
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Despite Trump’s optimistic tone, the US Embassy continues to operate under tightened security protocols, signaling the seriousness of the situation
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What Lies Ahead
As the fourth day of hostilities unfolds, neither Israel nor Iran shows signs of slowing down. Israel has vowed to continue striking IRGC-related targets unless the threats cease, while Iran has promised further retaliation, with global leaders making urgent appeals for de-escalation and nuclear restraint.
With civilian lives at stake and diplomatic channels strained, the focus now shifts to whether the G7 or other back-channel negotiations can engineer a ceasefire—or if the current trajectory will draw the wider region into intensified conflict.
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