In a significant escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Iran has reportedly bypassed Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system and launched a direct missile strike on the Israeli Defense Headquarters located in Tel Aviv. According to a Saturday (June 14) report by Indian media outlet NDTV, a widely circulated video—verified by The Times—appears to show an Iranian missile penetrating the Iron Dome defenses and striking the central military district in Tel Aviv, where key defense installations, including the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) headquarters, are situated. The 19-second clip captures the moment the Iron Dome attempts to intercept the missile but fails, leading to a powerful explosion as the projectile slams into the building, creating a burst of fire and a loud detonation. Landmarks in the Kirya area, such as the Marganit Tower near the IDF base, are visible in the footage. The Iranian strike is believed to be a direct retaliation for a series of Israeli air raids within 24 hours on Iranian nuclear and military sites, which reportedly killed several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. Tehran’s counterattack marks a new chapter in the intensifying conflict between the two nations.