Israel Under Attack: Iran Fires Over 180 Missiles, Escalating Regional Conflict

News 02 Oct 2024 127 Views

Iran’s missile assault on Israel triggered a swift defense response, but despite efforts, key targets were still hit in a dramatic escalation of tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned of consequences following the attack.

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched over 180 missiles towards Israel, marking the second major attack this year. The barrage follows a similar assault in April, where hundreds of missiles and drones were fired at Israeli territory. According to Israeli military officials, most of the missiles were intercepted by advanced defense systems, but some struck Israeli bases, schools, and restaurants.

Iran’s Retaliation and the Aftermath

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that 90% of their missiles had hit their targets, using hypersonic missiles for the first time. They stated that the attack was in response to Israel’s recent operations, which led to the deaths of several key Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah and Abbas Nilforoshan.

While Israeli officials reported no significant injuries, two civilians were slightly wounded by shrapnel, and a man in Jericho was tragically killed by falling rocket debris. The IRGC warned that further retaliation from Israel would lead to a “more crushing and ruinous” response from Tehran.

International Reactions and Response

In the wake of the attack, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed America’s support for Israel, describing the missile barrage as “defeated and ineffective.” US Navy destroyers in the region fired interceptors to aid in defending Israel, while British and Jordanian forces also played critical roles in intercepting missiles. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and France condemned the attacks, with global calls to prevent further escalation.

What’s Next?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of serious “consequences” for Iran, saying, “We have plans, and we will operate at the place and time we decide.” With tensions running high, the world watches to see whether Israel will strike back and how Iran might respond.

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