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According to a top US official, the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage following Iranian missile strikes last night targeting Israel.

Getting into it: In a notable development, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv suffered minor damage early Monday morning as a result of shockwaves from Iranian missile strikes that targeted the city. “Some minor damage from concussions of Iranian missile hits near Embassy Branch in @TelAviv but no injuries to US personnel,” Huckabee wrote on X. He later clarified, “There were NO INJURIES to US Personnel at US Embassy Branch—the minor damage to property was from the shock waves (i.e. ‘concussions’) from the nearby blast. Not human concussions. Repeat—NO INJURIES thank God!” The embassy and consulate offices remain closed as a shelter-in-place order continues.

The strikes on Israel began late Sunday night and continued into early Monday, marking the fourth straight day of hostilities between Iran and Israel. According to the IDF, Iran launched over 65 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones in multiple waves, with impacts recorded in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and surrounding areas. The attacks killed at least 24 people in Israel, injured hundreds more, and damaged key infrastructure, including residential neighborhoods and a power plant near Haifa.

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, issued a warning following the barrage, stating, “The residents of Tehran will pay the price, and soon,” and added, “The arrogant dictator of Tehran has become a cowardly murderer who targets the civilian home front in Israel to deter the IDF from continuing the attack that is collapsing his capabilities.”

In response, Israel launched renewed strikes on military and command targets across Iran, including attacks in Tehran. The Israeli government has indicated its campaign will escalate further. Iranian officials, however, have stated that their attacks are retaliatory and conditional. Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said that Iran would “continue to respond forcefully” if Israel maintains its “aggression,” but signaled potential de-escalation, noting that if Israeli attacks cease, Iran would “consider halting operations.”