Iran says missiles can reach Occupied Palestine in 8 minutes

Iran has warned that its missiles can reach Occupied Palestine in eight minutes, according to a report by Mehr News. The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with the United States reinforcing its military presence in the region.

Citing Iraq's al-Sumaria news outlet, the source warned that any escalation could fundamentally alter the trajectory of the confrontation. Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that the United States had strengthened its military footprint in Occupied Palestine, allowing dozens of refueling aircraft to land at five sites, including Ben Gurion Airport and the Nevatim and Ramon airbases, to support potential air operations.

Maariv quoted Israeli military sources saying current assessments do not indicate that Iran intends to strike Israel, and described ongoing U.S. strikes as "limited and calculated." However, the sources warned that if sensitive Iranian facilities or energy infrastructure were targeted, Tehran might respond by attacking Israel.

According to the Mehr News report, the Iranian missile capability underscores the rapid response time in any potential conflict. The report did not specify the type of missiles or provide further details on the warning.