Iranian Ballistic Missiles Hit “Strategic Points” In Israeli Port City Of Haifa

Defence affairs - thomas newdick

Iran continues to send missiles and drones against Israel, with the port city that houses the main base of the Israeli Navy among the latest to be attacked.

Israel and Iran traded more blows overnight and on Friday, as the conflict continued into its eighth day. Among the most notable targets struck in Israel today was the port city of Haifa.

Local mayor Yona Yahav confirmed that Iran had struck “two strategic points” in the city. Visiting the impact site, he said: “I am very depressed. To the residents of Haifa, I say — strictly follow the instructions.”

There were reports of two people injured in Haifa, one of them seriously injured, according to Haaretz. The same source stated that at least 20 missiles were identified as part of this wave of strikes, with some hitting areas of Beersheba and others coming down in Haifa.

Haifa is home to the main naval base of the Israel Defense Forces, home to submarines, corvettes, and other vessels. It remains unclear at this point whether this was the intended target and whether or not it was hit.

Israeli Channel 12 TV reported today that the international shipping company Maersk has decided to suspend all of its shipping movements to the port until further notice.