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Iran May Launch Missile and Drone Attack on Israel, U.S. Officials Warn
Iran is reportedly set to attack Israel with missiles and drones soon, leading to heightened alert among Israeli forces and evacuations of intelligence centers.
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by News Desk
2024-10-01
Iran May Launch Missile and Drone Attack on Israel, U.S. Officials Warn

An alarming report from the New York Times suggests that Iran is prepared to launch a missile and drone attack on Israel within the next few hours. Citing information from the Israeli government and U.S. officials, the report highlights the heightened state of alert among Israeli forces and their allies.

 

Israeli army spokesman Daniel Higare confirmed that the U.S. has alerted Israel to the potential for an Iranian strike. Israeli officials have indicated that the targets of this attack may include three airbases and an intelligence center near Tel Aviv, prompting preemptive evacuations of these facilities.

 

The backdrop to this situation includes a history of escalating violence between the two nations. In April, following an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, Iran retaliated by launching several missiles towards Israel. Additionally, the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in July has increased pressure on Iran to respond, though it has so far refrained from direct action.

 

Iranian President Masoud Al-Badzikian recently criticized American and European officials for what he deemed false promises of a ceasefire, contingent on Iran’s response to Haniyeh's death. This claim has only intensified the ongoing conflict, leading to the current crisis.

 

As tensions escalate, both regional and international observers are watching closely, aware that any military confrontation could have profound implications for stability in the Middle East.
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