In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday night. This attack, described by Iran as “Operation True Promise II,” was a direct response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut on September 27.
Iran targeted multiple locations, including two Israeli military bases – Nevatim air base and Netzarim military facility – and the headquarters of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad. The Iranian Chief of the General Staff, Mohammad Bagheri, claimed in a statement to Press TV that Iran intentionally avoided civilian targets and infrastructure.
While Israeli officials have stated that they successfully intercepted the majority of the missiles, reports indicate that some did land, causing significant damage. One missile reportedly struck near the Mossad headquarters, creating a crater estimated to be 50 feet wide. Visuals of the crater were shared by PBS correspondent Nick Schifrin, showing the scale of the impact. However, the Israeli government has not officially confirmed the attack on the Mossad headquarters.
The attack has further heightened tensions in the region, with Iran asserting that it will retaliate against any future aggression. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a statement on X, stated that Iran’s actions were taken in defense of its citizens and interests and that they were “only a corner of our power.” He warned Israel not to engage in conflict with Iran.
This latest escalation follows a pattern of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with both sides accusing the other of destabilizing the region. The attack has sparked international concern, with calls for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions to the conflict. The world awaits to see how both sides will respond to this new turn of events.
