At least nine people were killed after an Iranian ballistic missile struck Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, marking a deadly escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom confirmed around 20 others were injured, including a young girl in serious condition. Officials say most victims had rushed into a public shelter when the missile made a direct impact. Israeli authorities blamed Tehran’s leadership, vowing accountability as exchanges intensify. The strike underscores the widening regional confrontation following the killing of Ali Khamenei, with civilians increasingly caught in the crossfire.