Iran missile strikes hit Tel Aviv as Trump delays attacks

The strikes come as tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran.

(NBC)- Missile strikes hit central Tel Aviv as Iran launched multiple waves of attacks, with a powerful warhead damaging buildings across several blocks—yet only nine people were injured, many from panic rather than physical harm.

The strikes come as tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, with global attention focused on the Strait of Hormuz following President Donald Trump’s decision to delay planned attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. The president announced a five-day pause before potentially targeting key sites like power plants, signaling a possible window for diplomacy.

However, Iranian officials are pushing back, saying they are unaware of any ongoing negotiations referenced by Trump and warning that U.S. and allied energy facilities could be targeted in response.

Despite the escalating conflict, the situation on the ground in Tel Aviv highlights both the intensity of the strikes and the effectiveness of emergency responses, with relatively few injuries reported even after significant damage.