Iran’s latest claim of striking Netanyahu’s office with long‑range Kheibar missiles deepens a rapidly escalating confrontation across the region.
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Iran announced that it had struck the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, part of its wave of retaliatory attacks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to the official statement from the IRGC, the missiles used were Kheibar ballistic missiles, with a range of 2,000 kilometers and a 1,500‑kilogram warhead.
The IRGC declared that the attack was “targeted and unexpected,” adding that Netanyahu’s condition remained unknown.
Israel denies the claim, but Iran insists. Israeli sources have not confirmed any impact on the Prime Minister’s office, while Tehran maintains that it struck both Netanyahu’s office and the residence of Israeli Air Force commander Tomer Bar. According to India TV News, it is unclear whether Netanyahu was present at the time of the attack.
Another source confirms that Iran claims to have hit both targets, while Israel continues to deny it.
The attack on the residence: “Fates unknown.” The EADaily agency reports that Iranian missiles allegedly reached Netanyahu’s residence and the location of the Air Force commander. The IRGC describes this as the “tenth wave of Operation True Promise 4,” asserting that both sites were successfully struck.
Kheibar missiles: Iran’s weapon of choice. According to Moneycontrol, the IRGC confirmed the use of Kheibar missiles, publicly showcased in 2023. The operation was described as a “surprise attack” against the Prime Minister’s office and the Air Force headquarters.
A wider context: escalation after Khamenei’s death. The attack is part of a spiraling cycle of retaliation following the joint U.S.–Israeli raid that killed Ali Khamenei. According to NDTV, Iran also struck military centers in Haifa and targets in East Jerusalem, while sirens echoed across the country.
What we know for certain so far: Iran officially claims to have struck Netanyahu’s office and residence. Israel denies that the office was hit. Netanyahu’s condition has not been confirmed by any independent source. The attack is part of a massive wave of Iranian retaliation. The missiles used were Kheibar, among the most powerful in Iran’s arsenal.