Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles at Israel
In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military operations in Lebanon and the assassination of Hezbollah leaders. The attack triggered air raid sirens across major Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, sending residents into shelters.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that their Iron Dome defense system successfully intercepted most of the missiles. However, two people were lightly injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv, and a Palestinian was killed by missile debris in the West Bank.
IDF Chief Herzi Halevi visited affected areas and vowed that Israel would respond to this aggressive move. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of “crushing” future attacks if Israel retaliates, raising fears of further escalation.
International responses include condemnation from Germany, while the United States has increased military deployments to the region, warning of severe consequences for Tehran if hostilities continue.
More attacks are anticipated, especially as tensions remain high between Iran and Israel, with both sides continuing to exchange threats of retaliation.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that the ballistic missile attack launched against Israel on October 1, 2024, was in retaliation for the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. The IRGC stated this strike was part of its promised response for Israel’s actions, which Tehran views as aggressive acts, including prior attacks on Iranian and Hezbollah interests in the region.
The IRGC’s leadership, particularly commander Hossein Salami, had earlier vowed that Israel would face “bitter revenge” for its actions, including the assassination of key figures like Nasrallah and others tied to Iran’s allies in the region. The IRGC warned of further “crushing” retaliations if Israel continues its military actions, indicating the possibility of more attacks if the conflict escalates.
Damage assessments from the missile strikes are still unfolding, but initial reports suggest that several areas in Israel have been hit, leading to injuries and extensive damage. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are actively responding, with interceptions of some of the missiles, but significant destruction in civilian areas has been reported. While Israel has warned Iran of severe consequences, the situation remains highly volatile. Both sides are preparing for potential further escalations in the coming days.
