- Iran launched cluster missile targeting tech park in Beersheba; Microsoft office nearby.
- Israeli hospital struck, 240+ injured; Netanyahu vows harsh retaliation.
- Trump to decide within two weeks on potential U.S. military action.
An Iranian missile carrying cluster munitions struck close to a tech park in Beersheba, southern Israel, injuring over 240 people and damaging the Soroka Medical Center.
Amid rising casualties, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will decide within two weeks whether to launch direct military action against Iran.
Beersheba Under Fire: Iran’s Missile Strike Sparks Global Alarm
Iran escalated its retaliation against Israel by launching a missile containing cluster munitions, dispersing over 20 submunitions across a wide area in central Israel. The missile exploded near Beersheba’s Gav-Yam Negev tech park, reportedly close to a Microsoft facility and the Soroka Medical Center. Israel reported significant infrastructure damage but no fatalities at the strike site.
The Israeli government has responded forcefully, with Defense Minister Israel Katz calling Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei a “modern Hitler” and advocating for his removal. Israel has intensified its air campaign across Iran, hitting nuclear facilities and key military infrastructure, including sites in Isfahan and Rasht.
In Washington, President Trump’s statement introduced both tension and hope. While condemning Iran’s aggression, he indicated that a diplomatic route could still be pursued—if Iran agrees to curb its nuclear enrichment. Talks are underway in Geneva with European mediators aiming to de-escalate the situation.
Meanwhile, Iran insists it does not target civilians and maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. However, the recent attack on a hospital—whether intentional or not—has shifted international sentiment, placing increased scrutiny on Tehran’s military tactics and war objectives.
The Israel-Iran conflict has reached a critical tipping point, with diplomacy and destruction now racing neck-and-neck. The coming days will likely determine whether this confrontation spirals into regional war or is reined in through last-minute negotiation.
“Only way to end war is to ‘unconditionally stop’ Israeli attacks.” — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
