Iran on Tuesday (October 1) evening attacked Israel with missiles. Iran launched a massive wave of at least 200 missiles and drones against Israel, according to reports. Iran claimed launching dozens of ballistics missile at Israel, minutes after the attack.
Statement by the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) read, "In the name of God almighty; as a response to the killing of Ismael Haniyeh, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Abbas Nilforoushan, we targeted the heart of the Zionist occupying entity – If Israel responds, we will hit them a thousand times harder."
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also shared update on the attack. "All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at Israel," posted Israel Defense Forces.
US had warned about Iran planning to attack Israel with missiles and President Joe Biden had posted about Iran's plans.
"This morning, @VP and I convened our national security team to discuss Iranian plans to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel. We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region," posted US President Joe Biden.
Sounds of siren could be heard in Tel Aviv. Tensions in the region are at an all-time high after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an attack by Israel recently.
