Israel faced a missile attack from Iran, escalating tensions after Israeli raids on Iran-backed militants in Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, but stated that the threat from Iran had decreased for the time being.
Missiles launched from Iran triggered siren alerts across Israel, with reports of explosions in Jerusalem. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed the attack in response to recent incidents involving Hezbollah and Hamas leaders allegedly supported by Israel.
The conflict led to the closure of Israeli airspace, with flights redirected, while neighboring countries like Iraq and Jordan also closed their airspace. President Joe Biden directed US military support for Israel’s defense against Iranian missiles.
Israeli Initiates Ground Raids in Lebanon
Following the ongoing conflict, Israel began targeted ground raids in south Lebanon, despite calls for de-escalation. The situation remains tense as Iran has threatened Israel’s destruction, prompting increased US military presence in the region.
