Iran has launched long-range missiles at Israel, causing bomb alarms to sound in large parts of the country, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. According to Israeli media and Reuters, nearly 200 missiles have been fired, and Iranian media have shown footage of the missiles over Tehran.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the attack as revenge for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week. They also warn of further attacks if Israel retaliates, while Israel promises that Iran will pay a “heavy price”.
What appears to be ballistic missiles fired from Iran coming down on Israeli territory. pic.twitter.com/EQ1caCLRfW
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) October 1, 2024
Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime…
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) October 1, 2024
#BREAKING: The Iron Dome Is Failing to Stop Iran’s Missiles pic.twitter.com/kTIiNSTNHP
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Iran’s UN envoy said in a statement that the shelling was a “legal, rational and legitimate” action against Israel.
US media suggested that the attack could be “equal or greater” to the previous Iranian attack on Israel. The US has expressed support for Israel and the defense ministers of both countries spoke before the attack began.
The IRGC emphasized that the operation was carried out in the context of legitimate self-defense and in accordance with international law, and warned that any retaliation by Israel would be met with a "devastating and regretful" response. https://t.co/CiaAZEKySS
— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) October 1, 2024
Newly released footage reveals the impact of Iranian missiles on the Tel Nof Airbase, located near Tel Aviv, as part of a recent wave of strikes. https://t.co/K6OFvFIgul
— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) October 1, 2024
According to Iranian television, the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile has been deployed for the first time and appears to be visible in a video clip as it falls from the sky at high speed.
