Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, causing heavy damage near a Microsoft office and igniting fires at the impact site, according to local media and officials. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Sirens sounded across Beersheba and surrounding towns ahead of the strike, part of a wider Iranian missile barrage in response to Israel’s ongoing air campaign targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure.
Smoke was seen rising near the Microsoft facility, where initial reports suggest the missile made direct impact. Fire crews are working to extinguish blazes in the area. The full extent of the damage to the Microsoft site has yet to be confirmed.
Beersheba’s mayor, quoted by Israeli outlets, confirmed the direct strike, calling it “a serious escalation” and urging residents to remain in shelters.
This comes as hostilities enter their second week, following Israel’s airstrikes last Friday (13 June) on Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Arak and Natanz facilities. Tehran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting both military and civilian infrastructure across Israel.
The Microsoft strike is the second known direct hit on international corporate facilities, following earlier damage to a logistics hub near Tel Aviv. Israeli defense forces said they are assessing the trajectory and impact of today’s attacks and will respond "forcefully."
The escalation continues to fuel fears of broader regional involvement, as global powers call for restraint.
This is a developing story.
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