Jerusalem: An Indian national living in Israel was seriously injured after shrapnel from an Iranian missile struck him in the neck during the latest round of attacks on the country, officials said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday when Iran launched fresh missile barrages toward Israel as the conflict in the region intensified. The injured man was rushed to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, where doctors carried out emergency surgery.

“He arrived yesterday in critical condition with a neck injury. The medical team at Ichilov fought to save his life, and he underwent a long surgery. Thankfully, he is now stabilising,” a spokesperson for the hospital told PTI.

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Hospital authorities said the man suffered deep shrapnel injuries when fragments from a missile or interceptor struck him during the attack. After the operation, his condition has improved, and he is currently being closely monitored by doctors.

The developments follow a major political shift in Tehran after Iranian state television reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, had been named his successor.

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Meanwhile, explosions were heard across Tel Aviv on Monday after Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles toward Israel.

AFP journalists reported hearing more than 10 blasts in the city shortly after the Israeli army confirmed it had detected incoming missiles fired from Iran.

“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said.

The war intensified after the United States and Israel launched a major military strike on Iran on February 28 that killed Ali Khamenei, the country’s 86-year-old supreme leader.