Israel - Iran missile attack latest: Tehran threatens ‘more crushing attacks’ as reports of Tel Aviv shooting
Iran fires dozens of missiles today in retaliatory attack for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon
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Iran has threatened “more crushing and destructive” attacks after firing two waves of missiles at Israel.
Iran’s revolutionary guards said they fired dozens of missiles on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon, including its killing of the group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah.
They added that if Israel retaliated, Tehran’s response would be “more crushing and destructive”, Iranian state TV reported.
Israeli media has reported that more than 100 missiles were fired as civilians took cover in bomb shelters with sirens sounding across the country. No injuries have been reported so far.
Less than an hour after the attack started, Israel’s military sounded the all-clear and said Israelis were free to leave their shelters.
It came as police said six people were killed in a shooting in Tel Aviv, minutes before Iran launched its attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who reportedly convened the Israeli security cabinet at the government bunker near Jerusalem, has since spoken to Sir Keir Starmer, Sky News has reported.
The attack comes less than 24 hours after Israel announced it was carrying out “targeted” raids into southern Lebanon. It is the first time Israel has invaded its northern neighbour since 2006, when the two engaged in a month-long all-out war.
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke to Israel‘s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon and “condemned Iran’s attack on Israel”, a Downing Street spokesperson has said, adding that he expressed the UK’s “steadfast commitment” to Israeli security.
The spokesperon said: “The Prime Minister spoke to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this afternoon, and they discussed the escalating situation across the Middle East.
“The Prime Minister condemned Iran’s attack on Israel today in the strongest terms, which began during the leaders’ conversation, and expressed the UK’s steadfast commitment to Israeli security and the protection of civilians.
“During the call, the Prime Minister also underlined the importance of a ceasefire in Lebanon to allow space for a political solution in line with UNSC Resolution 1701.
“The Prime Minister also raised the situation in Gaza and the importance of a ceasefire and action to bring home the hostages.”
Israeli military says Iran fired around 180 missiles hitting several targets
The Israeli military has said around 180 missiles were fired towards Israel from Iran in Tuesday’s attack.
An Israeli security official said “several” targets were hit, with the damage currently assessed.
They added that the Israeli Air Force intercepted most of the missiles, operating in an “effective and precise manner”.
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Tugendhat calls Iran’s attack ‘barbaric’ and a ‘horrible escalation’ in conflict
Tom Tugendhat MP has called Iran’s attack on Israel today “barbaric” and a “horrible escalation” in the conflict in the Middle East.
In a post on X, the Conservative leadership candidate said: “Iran’s barbaric attack on Israel is a horrific escalation to this conflict.
“Tonight, more than ever, I will be praying for Israel.”
Full story: Israel invades Lebanon and Iran retaliates in major escalation of regional conflict
Israel has invaded Lebanon in a major escalation of the regional conflict as Iran retaliated by firing hundreds of missiles at major cities across the country, forcing millions of Israelis into bomb shelters.
Hundreds of air defence missiles flashed over the cities of Tel Aviv, Ashdod and Jerusalem in an attempt to intercept the Iranian rockets as sirens sounded throughout the country. The Israeli military said the attacks were aimed at 10 million Israeli citizens, though no injuries were reported in the initial findings.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rushed into a security meeting in a secure bunker near Jerusalem as they worked up a response to the massive onslaught, officials said. US president Joe Biden announced it had directed the US military to aid Israel’s defence.
Tom Watling and Cosette Molijn, from Beirut, report:
Israel invades Lebanon and Iran retaliates in major escalation of regional conflict
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Moment journalist forced to abandon live report and run for cover as Iran fires missiles on Tel Aviv
Moment journalist abandons report to run for cover as Iran fires missiles on Tel Aviv
A journalist was forced to abandon his live television broadcast and run for cover as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. CNN correspondent Jim Scuitto was reporting from a Tel Aviv rooftop on Tuesday evening (1 October), as Iran launched a barrage of missiles on the country. As flashes of orange flames lit up the sky, a live bang was suddenly heard. Scuitto said: “We’ve got to get off the roof. These are coming down right next to us here. We got to go inside.” The correspondent was rushed into a bomb shelter as rockets fell from the sky.
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Jenrick condemns Iran’s ‘terrible’ attack and calls for UK to give Israel ‘all support to win war'
Robert Jenrick MP has condemned the attack by Iran against Israel as “terrible and unprovoked” as he called for the UK to give Israel “all the support necesary to win this war”.
In a post on X on Tuesday evening, the Conservative leadership candidate said: “Tonight we have seen a terrible and unprovoked attack against Israel by Iran, the world’s chief sponsor of terrorism.
“There can be no more appeasement. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel, our ally, just as we have with Ukraine. All the support necessary to win this war must be given to Israel so they can defeat the evil Iranian regime.”
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