Israel threatens Iran with retaliation after missile attack

Israel said it would retaliate "at place and time we decide" after Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israeli territory on Tuesday night. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said US destroyers assisted in Israel's defence. The attack from Iran came as Israel continued what it described as a “limited” ground incursion in south Lebanon and launched air strikes on Beirut. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events in the Middle East unfolded.

Oct 2, 2024 - 05:00
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Israel threatens Iran with retaliation after missile attack
Israel said it would retaliate "at place and time we decide" after Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israeli territory on Tuesday night. Israel said it intercepted many of the missiles, and officials in Washington said US destroyers assisted in Israel's defence. The attack from Iran came as Israel continued what it described as a “limited” ground incursion in south Lebanon and launched air strikes on Beirut. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events in the Middle East unfolded.