A branch of the United States Embassy in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage following a missile strike launched by Iran on Monday, according to US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. No injuries to US personnel were reported.
The damage resulted from the shockwaves of nearby impacts as Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for Israel’s earlier strike on Iranian military facilities. The attack marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two longtime adversaries and has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Middle East.
“Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near the Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv, but no injuries to US personnel,” Ambassador Huckabee posted on X. He added that the US Embassy in Jerusalem would remain closed for the day as shelter-in-place orders remained active.
The exchange follows an Israeli operation that reportedly targeted military and nuclear facilities in Iran, killing several top military figures and atomic scientists. In response, Iran launched its most direct and aggressive assault yet on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv.
Images from the scene showed charred buildings and debris scattered across parts of the city, though Israeli defense systems intercepted a significant portion of the incoming missiles.
As the crisis deepens, international concerns are mounting. A senior US official disclosed that President Donald Trump intervened over the weekend to discourage Israel from targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging restraint. While Trump has pushed for diplomatic engagement, he acknowledged on Sunday that “sometimes they have to fight it out” before peace can be reached.
The renewed tensions between Israel and Iran risk drawing other regional powers into a prolonged conflict, as global powers monitor the situation with growing alarm.
