Iran fires over 180 missiles at Israel, Netanyahu vows retaliation
Iran claims successful strikes, Israel and US vow strong response
Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran would “pay the price” for this assault.
The majority of these missiles were intercepted by Israel and its ally, the US, both of whom have warned of retaliation. Iranian officials claimed that their Fattah missiles successfully struck 90 per cent of the intended military targets.
US President Joe Biden expressed strong support for Israel, stating, “The attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective, and this is a testament to Israeli military capability and the US military.”
He further emphasised, “The United States is fully, fully, fully supportive of Israel.”
Iran described the attack as a defensive measure in response to Israeli actions against militant leaders and strikes in Lebanon.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi indicated that the attacks had concluded unless provoked again by Israel.
On Tuesday, Israel continued its operations in Lebanon, leading to the deaths of fifty-five people and injuring 156 others, as reported by the Lebanese health ministry.
The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the rising tensions in the Middle East.
An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed to AFP that ground invasions into Lebanon had begun and that Israel would continue its strikes across the region in response to Iran’s actions.
What Other Media Are Saying
- NBC News reports on Israel’s targeted ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, following heightened tensions and recent Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death, with Iran promising retaliation and over 1,000 fatalities. (Read more)
- NDTV reports on Iran’s missile attack on Israel, highlighting civilian evacuations and Iran’s response to the killing of militant leaders, amidst escalating regional warfare. (Read more)
- Reuters reports on Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack, with Netanyahu vowing retaliation, while the US helps intercept missiles, emphasizing escalating tensions and potential further action. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vow after the missile attack?
Netanyahu vowed to make Iran ‘pay the price’ for firing missiles at Israel.
How many ballistic missiles did Iran fire at Israel?
Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel.
How effective were the Iranian Fattah missiles according to Iranian officials?
Iranian officials claimed their Fattah missiles hit 90% of the intended targets.
What did US President Biden say about the missile attack?
Biden called the attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and expressed full support for Israel.
What was the outcome of Israel’s attacks on Lebanon on Tuesday?
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon resulted in 55 deaths and 156 injuries.
