Escalating missile strikes between Iran and Israel result in casualties and infrastructure damage

On April 6, 2026, four people were confirmed dead following an Iranian ballistic missile strike on a seven-story residential building in Haifa, Israel, which occurred on the evening of April 5. The victims were identified as a man and woman in their 80s, a 40-year-old man, and a 35-year-old woman. Simultaneously, the Israeli military conducted air strikes in Tehran, claiming to have killed the commander of the Imam Hussein division's artillery. Iranian state media reported that 25 people were killed in these strikes, including six children, and noted damage to residential areas in the capital. Conflicting reports indicate that Iran also targeted Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and U.S. positions near the Baghdad airport. While Israeli authorities emphasize targeting military positions, Iranian sources highlight civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Rescue operations in Haifa concluded following the recovery of all four bodies from the rubble.