Israel says Iran firing missiles from populated areas, warns civilians to keep away

Israel’s military said Iran was launching missiles and drones from densely populated residential areas and warned Iranian civilians to stay away from launchers.

The Israeli military said the launches put civilians at risk both during the firing of the weapons and when Israeli forces strike the launch sites.

In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defense Forces said one strike hit a launcher while a nearby bridge remained standing, which it said showed the precision of its air force attacks.

The military again urged Iranian citizens to distance themselves from missile launchers for their safety.