Iran has launched missiles at Israel which are still currently en route. The operation is described by Iran as a retaliatory attack on Israel following the alleged strike on an Iranian consular facility in Syria earlier this month, which resulted in the deaths of two senior Iranian commanders. The response from Iran includes the launch of over 200 drones and is anticipated to include numerous cruise and ballistic missiles aimed at Israeli government facilities.
U.S. officials note that the countermeasures will involve both sea and air military assets, including the deployment of the USS Carney. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have mobilized a considerable aerial presence and have established high alert across the nation.
On the ground, the Israeli government has implemented precautionary measures including the temporary closure of both domestic and international airspace; neighboring Lebanon has also closed its airspace temporarily.
The White House has affirmed its “ironclad” support for Israel, with President Biden personally monitoring the developments from the Situation Room.
Israeli military spokespeople have urged the public to adhere to safety instructions and remain vigilant as the situation evolves. The IDF has stressed their preparedness for various scenarios. although doubts linger
The unfolding events mark a critical escalation in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the involvement of a third-party state opens the door to an elevation of the conflict that has, until now, only been hinted at.
