Iran retaliated with a missile strike on Israel following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region. Multiple locations in Israel were targeted, resulting in one casualty and several injuries, as reported by the Israeli military. The IDF intercepted many of the 180 missiles launched by Iran, but some landed in Israel and the West Bank.
The US showed support for Israel, with President Joe Biden pledging full assistance while discussing an appropriate response. World leaders are concerned about the escalating tensions between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, fearing a broader regional conflict. Israel is already engaged in conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
US warned about ‘imminent attack’
The White House issued a warning about Iran’s imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, prompting precautions in Tel Aviv. Iran reportedly targeted Israeli air bases, prompting the evacuation of an intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Footage of the attack on Nevatim air base has been geolocated by CNN, with concerns about the potential for further escalation.