Tensions between Iran and Israel reached a new high as Iran threatened to launch a “crushing attack” on Israel after firing more than 180 ballistic missiles at the country. The threat came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation for the missile strike.
The missile attacks were in response to Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and the capital city of Beirut, which resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other senior commanders of the Iranian-backed militia group. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called the missile strike a “decisive response to the aggression of the Zionist regime” and reports indicate that the order to launch the missiles came directly from Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
The situation escalated further when Israel announced a major ground offensive in southern Lebanon, prompting Iran to take action. This latest development has further heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about the potential for a full-scale conflict between the two countries.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation and urging both Iran and Israel to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation of violence. With the threat of a new “crushing attack” looming, the world waits to see how the situation will unfold and what the implications will be for the region.
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