Iran attacks Israel

2024 - 10 - 2

Iran Throws a Curveball at Israel: A Missile Drama in Motion!

Geopolitics - Hamas - Hezbollah - Iran - Israel - Middle East Conflict - Missile Attacks

Missiles and mayhem! Iran launches an unprecedented attack on Israel, igniting a fiery showdown that leaves both sides on edge. Find out how this tension began and what’s next in this high-stakes game of geopolitical chess!

In the latest chapter of Middle Eastern tensions, Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel, escalating the conflict that erupted almost a year ago when Hamas fighters breached Israeli borders. The timeline is packed with pivotal moments, including the Iranian military’s reaction to Israel’s intensive campaign against Gaza and its ongoing engagement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wasted no time in vowing to retaliate, insisting Tehran will pay a hefty price for its provocative actions.

As missile strikes rained down on key military installations in Tel Aviv, reports indicated widespread damage across Israel, although the U.S. played down the effectiveness of the strikes. Maj-Gen Hossein Salami, Iran's IRGC commander, stood proudly in front of a massive war room banner, signaling the seriousness of Tehran’s gambit in this complex chess game. Meanwhile, the conflict isn't just confined to air strikes, as Israeli forces clash with Hezbollah on the ground, hinting at a possible wider regional war if tensions continue escalating.

The repercussions of the Iranian assault ripple through international relations, stirring responses not just from Israel and Iran but also from global powers. The United Nations became enmeshed in disputes as Israel’s Foreign Minister labeled Secretary-General António Guterres a “persona non grata” on accusations of anti-Israel bias following the crisis. This tit-for-tat exchange underscores how intertwined military conflicts are with diplomatic fallout in the region.

As both nations flex their military capacities, the situation at hand raises questions about future strategies and outcomes. The weapons used in the attacks, notably Fatah hypersonic missiles, signal a significant evolution in Iran's offensive capabilities. With Israel reinforcing its troops in Lebanon and promising a "painful" response, one thing is clear: the stakes in this unending saga are alarmingly high, and the world watches closely as the narrative unfolds.

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Timeline: The key moments that led to Iran's missile attacks on Israel (Aljazeera.com)

So how did a war that started in Israel and Gaza almost a year ago, when Hamas fighters attacked Israel, and Israel began its devastating military campaign in ...

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Iran gambles with Israel attack after humiliating blows to allies (BBC News)

The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Maj-Gen Hossein Salami, stood in front of a large banner in a war room as he used a ...

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Iran's attack on Israel: What we know so far (Middle East Eye)

Footage and reports reveal damage across Israel, but the US claims that the attack was 'defeated and ineffective'. A destroyed building is pictured in Hod ...

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Iranian strikes on Israel: what happened and why did Iran attack? (The Guardian)

What type of missiles did Iran use, what damage did they cause – and what will follow?

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Israel's Netanyahu vows to retaliate for Iranian missile attack (CBS News)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, saying Tehran will "pay for it."

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UN Secretary General António Guterres banned from Israel in row ... (BBC News)

In a statement, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz called Guterres an "anti-Israel secretary-general who lends support to terrorists". Writing on social ...

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Israel vows response to Iran missile attack (CNN)

Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters engaged in fighting on the ground in Lebanon, after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. Follow for live news ...

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Israel bars UN chief from the country over Iran attack response (Aljazeera.com)

Israel's foreign minister has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata” and barred him from entering the country.

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Israel sends more troops to Lebanon as it vows a 'painful' response ... (NPR)

The Middle East is bracing for a wider war as Israel fights in Gaza and Lebanon, and promises a strong response to Iran's missile strikes.

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Iran launches a missile attack on Israel, expanding the Middle East ... (NPR)

The Iranian attack comes in the wake of an Israeli ground incursion against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

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Iran and Israel: What are their attack and defence capabilities? (Aljazeera.com)

The IRGC said the missiles were specifically aimed at three military bases in Tel Aviv. Iranian state media said that the country used Fatah hypersonic ...

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How might Israel respond to Iran's missile barrage? Here's what we ... (CNN)

The Middle East is edging ever closer toward a full-blown regional war as Israel vowed to respond to Iran's huge barrage of ballistic missiles fired at the ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Israel says will respond to Iran missile ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran will 'pay' after it fired some 180 ballistic missiles at key targets in Israel.

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