Iran launched a barrage of 181 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday night, triggering nationwide air raid sirens and forcing nearly 10 million Israelis into bomb shelters. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a large portion of the missiles was intercepted by the country’s advanced missile defence systems, including the Iron Dome and Arrow systems. However, several projectiles managed to penetrate the defence shield, leading to minor damage and light injuries.Immediate ResponseIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, stating that Iran had made a “big mistake” and warned Tehran that it “will pay for it.”The missile salvo is the second direct attack by Iran on Israel this year, following a similar offensive in April, which was quickly subdued by Israeli and allied defences. Tuesday’s strikes, according to Iranian officials, were in retaliation for the recent killing of senior Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Israeli military operations.US Warning Of Severe ConsequencesIn response to the attack, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that the missile strike represented a “significant escalation” and that there would be “severe consequences.” During a press briefing at the White House, Sullivan pledged that the US would stand by Israel and support any retaliatory measures.
