Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel
Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, prompting sirens to wail throughout the nation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iran fired nearly 200 missiles, with a significant portion intercepted by Israeli and U.S. defense systems.
The attack follows several days of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. Israeli authorities have confirmed that no fatalities resulted from the missile launches, but two individuals were lightly wounded in central Israel.
The U.S. has expressed its support for Israel, with President Joe Biden stating that the attack was “defeated and ineffective.” The U.S. has also been actively supporting defensive measures to protect Israel from Iranian threats.
In response to the attack, Israel has announced limited, localized, and targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon to eliminate Hezbollah’s infrastructure. The U.S. has endorsed Israel’s right to self-defense while cautioning against mission creep.
