Soon after Iran launched a wave of missiles targeting Israel, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) vowed retaliation against the country and said that it will respond 'whenever, however, and wherever it chooses'. Notably, the missile attack follows a warning by White House officials that 'Tehran was planning an attack on Israel'. As Iranian missiles targeted Israel, air raid sirens rang out across the country and residents were directed to stay close to bomb shelters.
In a video message posted on 'X', IDF Spokesperson RAdm. Daniel Hagari said, “Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences".
“Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences..
.We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel.” Watch IDF Spokesperson RAdm.
Daniel Hagari regarding Iran’s large-scale...
pic.twitter.com/A8pyC7eawI — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024 "We will respond wherever, whenever and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel", he added.
Moreover, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 'Iran made a big mistake'. "Iran made a big mistake tonight - and it will pay for it", he said in a video message posted on his social media handle. Meanwhile, Iran stated the missile attack was launched on Israel in 'response to the killings of Guards commander and other leaders'.
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