Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, 1st October, triggering sirens throughout the country. People on the ground witnessed dozens of missiles over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa. New videos show that an Israeli air base was hit in the Iranian attack, while the IDF reported that it carried out "a large number of interceptions.
" Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the attack targeted Israeli security and military sites in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. The Israeli military, which initially estimated that around 180 missiles were launched at Israel, warned that the attack "will have consequences." Earlier, the US said it believed Iran was preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, following Israel’s ground operation in southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Israeli officials referred to the offensive in Lebanon as "localized raids." Iran’s military chief stated that Tuesday’s missile attack was aimed only at military targets but warned that wider strikes could follow if Israel retaliates. Major General Mohammad Bagheri stated that Iran had targeted military sites, including the Mossad intelligence agency, Nevatim Air Base, Hatzor Air Base, radar systems, and groups of Israeli tanks, even though they had the capability to carry out a much larger attack.
He stated on Wednesday, 2nd October, "We had the ability to strike the regime's economic infrastructure, but we chose to.