Iran launches missile barrage at Israel, warns of ‘crushing’ retaliation if provoked

In response, President Joe Biden has directed U.S. military assistance to defend Israel, including intercepting any missiles aimed at the country [View in browser]( [See all newsletters]( 02 October 2024 Iran launches missile barrage at Israel, warns of ‘crushing’ retaliation if provoked [Projectiles fly in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon October 1, 2024. ] [Iran’s]( Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they launched tens of missiles toward Israel and warned that if [Israel]( Tehran’s response would be “more crushing and destructive”, Iranian state TV reported. “After a period of restraint, Iran has targeted the heart of the occupied territories with tens of missiles following the martyrdom of (Hamas leader) [Ismail Haniyeh]( ... the intensification of the Zionist regime’s attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader [Hassan Nasrallah]( and (of) Guards Commander Abbas Nilforoushan.” A senior Iranian official told Reuters the missile launches were ordered by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has remained in a secure location since Israeli airstrikes on Beirut killed Nasrallah last week. Tehran is “fully prepared” for an Israeli retaliation, the official added. - Read: [Understanding Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’: Regional influence and anti-Israel coalition]( The Israeli military said on Tuesday the missile attack from Iran was over and people could leave air raid shelters. “Following the situational assessment, it was decided that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country,” it said in a statement. US directives Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has directed the U.S. military to aid Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting Israel, the White House National Security Council said on Tuesday. Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris are monitoring the attack from the White House situation room and receiving regular updates, NSC spokesperson Sean Savett said in a post on X. [A flare burns in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon October 1, 2024. ] UN condemns broadening conflict United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the “broadening of the Middle East conflict, with escalation after escalation” after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. “This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire,” Guterres said in a statement on Tuesday. You Might Also Like [SEBI rejigs F&O norms to curb retail frenzy]( [Markets]( [SEBI rejigs F&O norms to curb retail frenzy]( [PM E-DRIVE launched, but EV makers complain of not getting any subsidy amount under previous schemes]( [News]( [PM E-DRIVE launched, but EV makers complain of not getting any subsidy amount under previous schemes]( [India Inc credit rating upgrades outpace downgrades in H1 FY25]( [News]( [India Inc credit rating upgrades outpace downgrades in H1 FY25]( [Buoyant opening of sales has online retailers expecting sparkling festive season]( [Companies]( [Buoyant opening of sales has online retailers expecting sparkling festive season]( Stay informed Subscribe to businessline to stay up-to-date with in-depth business news from India [arrow]( Copyright @ 2024, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please try [here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails go [here](