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Iran launched an attack on Israel, retaliating for the deaths of top leaders from Hezbollah and Hamas, militant groups supported by Tehran in the Middle East to oppose the United States and Israel.<\/p>\n
\nThese are our hypersonic systems, catch them if you can! pic.twitter.com\/VrIZsNcW25<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Iran Military (@IRIran_Military) October 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Following the directive of the Khamenei regime, over a hundred rockets, including ballistic missiles, were fired near Tel Aviv. In response, Israel activated its Iron Dome defence system to protect its civilians from external aggression.<\/p>\n
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted what Iran described as terrorist crimes by launching ballistic missiles at a site in Erbil, northern Iraq, believed to be a major intelligence headquarters for Israel\u2019s Mossad agency, with several missiles landing near the U.S. Consulate.<\/p>\n
The Israeli military reported that Iran had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel, triggering air raid sirens nationwide. Civilians were instructed to stay near bomb shelters during the missile attack. So far, no casualties have been reported.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udd34 Watch: Iranian missiles target Jews, Muslims and Christians in Jerusalem\u2019s Old City.<\/p>\n
We will take every measure necessary to protect the people of Israel. pic.twitter.com\/xhjpbR9D2B<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) October 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
In reaction, President Joe Biden directed the U.S. military to intercept the Iranian missiles, a decision announced by the White House following the missile launch. According to Reuters, which cited Israeli sources, up to a hundred missiles were fired.<\/p>\n
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