Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle East that are increasingly marked by “escalation after escalation,” as United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres put it.
The development comes a day after Israel said it started limited ground operations in southern Lebanon and warned Iran of consequences if it attacks. However, Iran fired missiles as it vowed to retaliate following attacks that killed the top leadership of Hezbollah, including Hassan Nasrallah.
Referring to Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran made a big mistake, and it would pay for it. In a post on X, he said, “Iran made a big mistake tonight – and it will pay for it.” Netanyahu affirmed that Israel will exact a price for this attack. The Indian Embassy in Israel has asked all Indian nationals to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols advised by local authorities.Jordan aviation authority suspends air traffic.
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Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Danish police probe two blasts near Israeli embassy
Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two blasts that went off near the Israeli embassy in the capital Copenhagen. No-one was hurt in the explosions, which occurred overnight in the “immediate proximity” to the Israeli embassy, police spokesman Jakob Hansen told reporters.
“Nobody was wounded and we are carrying out a preliminary investigation at the scene,” police wrote on social media platform X earlier. “It’s too early to say if there is a link” between the blasts and the Israeli embassy, Hansen said.
Writing on X, Israel’s ambassador to Denmark David Akov said he was “shocked by the appalling incident near the embassy a few hours ago.” “We have full confidence in the Danish authorities and the police in their investigation.”
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Iran says it warned US against intervening after attack on Israel
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Tehran has warned the United States against intervening following Iran’s attack on Israel.
“We have… warned the US forces to withdraw from this matter and not to intervene,” Araghchi told state television, adding that the message was relayed through the Swiss embassy in Tehran.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Donald Trump blasts Biden administration over Iran’s attack on Israel
Former US President and Republican nominee Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that Iran was in “total check” during his tenure. He accused his opponent Kamala Harris of “flooding” the country with “American cash,” which has led to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
“When I was President, Iran was in total check. They were starved for cash, fully contained, and desperate to make a deal. Kamala flooded them with American cash and, ever since, they’ve been exporting terror all over and unravelling the Middle East,” read Donald Trump’s latest statement about the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Pentagon ‘still assessing attack’ on Israel
Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Tuesday (local time) that Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel, adding that the US is still assessing it, and the numbers are subjected to change as per updates.
“Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel…launching approximately 200 ballistic missiles. We condemn these reckless attacks by Iran and we call on Iran to halt any further attacks… US Navy destroyers deployed to the Middle East supported the defence of Israel by firing approximately a dozen interceptors against the incoming Iranian missiles,” Pentagon Press Secretary Major Gen. Pat Ryder said
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Emirates suspends flights to Beirut
UAE’s state-owned airline cancelled flights between Dubai and Beirut until Oct. 8.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Air India suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv
Air India has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv until further notice, as reported by Reuters
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: New Japan PM says Iran missile attacks on Israel ‘unacceptable’
Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that missile attacks by Iran on Israel were “unacceptable”, warning against an escalation into “full-on war”.
“Iran’s attack is unacceptable. We condemn this strongly. But at the same time, we would like to cooperate (with the United States) to defuse the situation and prevent it from escalating into a full-on war,” he told reporters.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Hezbollah says clashed with Israeli troops who tried to ‘infiltrate’ into Lebanon
Hezbollah said Wednesday it clashed with Israeli soldiers who tried to infiltrate into Lebanon, and also targeted Israeli troops across the border, according to statements from the Iran-backed Lebanese group.
Hezbollah fighters confronted “an Israeli enemy infantry force that tried to infiltrate into the village of Adaysseh… and clashed with them”, a statement said, adding separately that Hezbollah fighters also targeted Israeli forces at three different points across the border with rockets and artillery
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Iran missiles target Mossad headquarters, Israeli air base housing F-35 fighter jets, claims Iranian media report
Iran late on Tuesday fired ballistic missiles targeting two military bases of Israel and the headquarters of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service, claimed Iranian state television, citing Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top military officer.
Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed ‘Operation True Promise II’.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Iran says action against Israel concluded unless it invites further retaliation
Iran exercised “self-defence” against Israel and its action is concluded unless the “Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post on social media platform X early on Wednesday.
He wrote, “Our action is concluded unless Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful.”
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Iran warned US not to get involved following missile attack
Iran told the United States not to get involved following its missile attack on Israel, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as saying on Wednesday.
Israel-Iran war news LIVE: Kamala Harris condemn Iran’s reckless and brazen attack against Israel
Taking to X, the Vice President Kamala Harris wrote, “I unequivocally condemn Iran’s reckless and brazen attack against Israel today. Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat the attack. Our cooperation saved many lives. My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering. And we will never hesitate to defend U.S. forces and interests against Iran.”