Bombs away… Israel’s military in a breaking news wire says rockets have been fired from Iran at Israel. The IDF says it has engaged its Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 anti-air defense missiles. CNN has confirmed that Iranian missiles have made impact on Tel Aviv. Jordan and Iraq have shut their airspace. President Biden has ordered US military assets in the region to shoot down inbound Iranian missiles, according to the White House – so far, they don’t seem to be doing a good job of that.
The White House says it has convened an emergency meeting with VP Harris and national security teams. Warning alarms from Israel’s home front command are currently sounding in Jerusalem and elsewhere.
Israeli Army Radio says Iran has launched over 100 ballistic missiles at Israel. Axios: “The Israeli security cabinet is convened at the government bunker near Jerusalem, Israeli officials said.” The IDF has confirmed that there were some ground strikes. FOX: Israel getting hit with the largest ballistic missile attack in history.
Iran has announce this is the ‘retaliation’ for the killing of Nasrallah and Hamas’ Haniyeh. Lots of intercepts but clearly many projectiles got through and impacted targets on the ground:
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Iranian state media has confirmed that an initial salvo has been sent, publishing video of missiles exiting Iranian airspace:
An Israeli official has said that Iran will face a “harsh” response for the missile attack, according to KANN News.
