Iran Strikes Escalate Middle East Tensions As G7 Leaders Weigh In

In a dramatic escalation, Iranian missiles struck Israel's cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn on Monday, destroying homes and raising international concerns about a broader conflict in the region, as leaders gathered for the G7 summit.

The deadly strike resulted in five fatalities, according to Israel's national emergency services, increasing the nation's death toll to 18 since the confrontations began last Friday. Tehran's attacks came as retaliation against Israel's aggressive targeting of Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

Amidst the chaos, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced the employment of a new tactical method that compromised Israel's defense systems. This development coincided with high-level discussions at the G7 summit, focusing on de-escalating the situation and seeking diplomatic resolutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)