Iran Fires Fresh Missile Barrage at Israel as Tehran Brands Trump Talks ‘Fake News’

Tehran’s state television announced Tuesday morning that Iran had launched another round of missiles towards Israel.

The latest assault followed earlier strikes that hit a building in northern Israel, with residents reporting a loud explosion ringing out in the Jerusalem area. Israeli defence systems intercepted several projectiles, but officials confirmed damage in multiple locations including Tel Aviv.

NaijaChoice News reports the escalation comes amid a month-long war that has already claimed hundreds of lives on both sides.

Iranian officials moved quickly to reject fresh claims by US President Donald Trump that negotiations to end the conflict were making progress. Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the American assertions as “fake news” designed to manipulate oil markets and shield Washington and Tel Aviv from pressure.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei echoed the denial, insisting no direct talks with the United States had taken place.

The fresh strikes underline Tehran’s determination to respond to what it calls Israeli and American aggression, even as diplomatic efforts through third countries like Pakistan gain momentum.

For Nigeria, the conflict carries direct economic implications. Higher global crude prices could swell foreign reserves and ease pressure on the naira, but analysts warn of rising pump prices and inflation at home.

The Federal Government has repeatedly called for immediate de-escalation and restraint, stressing that further instability in the Gulf threatens energy security and regional peace.

As air raid sirens continue across Israel and Iranian cities absorb retaliatory blows, the world watches to see whether diplomacy or missiles will define the next phase.