“Dozens of ballistic missiles hit targets in the heart of the occupied territories,” the Iranian Revolutionary Guards said. The rocket launches follow the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and in response to the killings of Haniye and Nasrallah.
Iran has launched an attack with at least 200 missiles on Israeli territoryconfirmed by the Revolutionary Guards in response to the assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
“Dozens of ballistic missiles were fired hitting targets in the heart of the occupied territories,” the Iranian military body said.
“We warn that if the Zionist regime responds militarily to this operation, it will be attacked in a more forceful manner,” he added.
According to another subsequent message from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran merely attacked military objectivesand the 90% of the missiles hit “the target”.
“Even though this area was protected by the most advanced defense systems, 90% of shots successfully hit their targets and the Zionist regime is terrified of the Islamic Republic’s intelligence and operational dominance,” he said.
The Iranian military added that the operation was carried out “in accordance with the right of self-defense, and any stupidity by the enemy will be responded to with a destructive response.”
The Iranian president, Masud Pezeshkianhas reiterated that he does not want war with Israel but “strongly opposes any threat.” “This is only part of our power. Do not enter into conflict with Iran,” he added.
Anti-aircraft alarms have sounded throughout Israeli territory, and rockets have also been seen flying over the skies of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, partially shot down by the Iron Dome. In addition, the Iranian news agency IRNA published images of missiles crossing the airspace of Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Tabriz in Iran.
Daniel HagariIsrael’s military spokesman has warned that the attack “will have consequences.” “We are on maximum alert defensively and offensively, we will protect the citizens of Israel. This shot will have consequences. We have plans and we will act at the time and place we choose,” he assured.
Earlier, the Israeli army had warned of a “large-scale” attack from Iran and urged civilians to take shelter. The notification has already been withdrawn.
The attack has been officially celebrated, through statements, by Hamas and the Yemeni Houthis, as well as by thousands of Iranian citizens on the streets of Tehran. The rockets could be seen from Gaza, where Hamas thanked Iran for the launch. “We affirm that this honorable Iranian response is a strong message to the Zionist enemy and its fascist government,” the Islamist group added.
Reaction from the United States, Israel’s most important ally, and condemnation from the EU
The President of the United States, Joe Bidenmeeting with the vice president, Kamala Harrisin the ‘situation room’ (crisis room of the White House), his forces ordered the missiles to be shot down.
White House Security Advisor Jake Sullivanassures that the attack is a “significant escalation” that will have consequences. The United States assures that the response against Iran will take place in consultation with its Israeli ally.
The European Union has condemned the launch of missiles “with the greatest force” as they pose “a serious threat” to regional security.
“The successive waves of attacks and reprisals have fueled a spiral of uncontrollable conflict,” he said. Peter Stanospokesperson for the European External Action Service.
The EU “remains fully committed to contributing to the reduction of tensions and… avoid a dangerous regional war” while “reiterating its commitment to the security of Israel and the stability of the entire Middle East.”
Brief condemnation from the UN without naming anyone involved
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterreshas condemned “the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East”, with “one escalation after another”. “This has to stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire,” he said in a brief statement.
Response to Israeli actions
The Iranian missile launch follows the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have explained that the attack is a response to the killings of Ismail Haniyeformer leader of Hamas, during the inauguration of the Iranian president; by Hasan Nasrallahleader of Hezbollah, and Abbas NilforoushanIranian general.
It is the first Iranian attack on Israel since it launched drones and missiles against air bases in April in a measured attack that resulted in no deaths.
Source: EITB
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