US Says Iran Preparing to Hit Israel With Ballistic Missiles [View all]
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Source: Bloomberg
October 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM EDT
Updated on October 1, 2024 at 11:38 AM EDT
The US has indications that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel in the next 12 hours, according to a senior White House official.
The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible strike, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified. Israeli state-run Kan News reported that preparations are being made for a “wide scale” Iranian attack on security facilities, which may also damage civilian targets.
The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah. An Israeli military spokesman said that the country was prepared for both defensive and offensive operations. Iran’s foreign minister didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Any strike by Iran would be its second direct attack on Israel in almost six months. The first in April did minimal damage, partly because it was telegraphed in advance and involved slower moving missiles and drones, helping the Israeli air force shoot down the vast majority of projectiles with help from the US, UK, France and Jordan. Under pressure from the US, Israel’s response was limited to a strike on an Iranian airbase.
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Updated on October 1, 2024 at 10:35 AM EDT
The US has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a senior White House official.
The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible attack, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified.
The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah. An Israeli military spokesman said that the country was prepared for both defensive and offensive operations.
Any strike by Iran would be its second direct attack on Israel in almost six months. In April, it launched hundreds of drones and missiles. Most of the those were destroyed by air defense systems deployed by Israel, US and UK alongside other allies. Israel responded to the attack in a more limited manner and neither side extended the hostilities further.
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October 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM EDT
The US has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a senior White House official.
The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible attack, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified.
The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah.
Troops began what Israel said were "targeted ground raids" shortly before midnight local time alongside airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, and the army later reported "intense fighting." Hezbollah fired a salvo of rockets in response and millions of Israelis moved to shelters, the Israel Defense Forces has said.
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