Israel Confirms Iran’s Attack: Approximately 180 Missiles Fired, Minimal Damage Reported”
The conflict has drawn widespread concern from the international community, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemning the escalating violence. “This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire,” Guterres stated.
The missile barrage caused explosions to be heard over Jerusalem, while two people were lightly injured by shrapnel in central Israel. Israel closed its airspace and diverted all flights, with neighboring countries Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan following suit in a bid to protect their airspace from the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden ordered American military forces to support Israel’s defense, as allies in the region mobilized in response to the attack.
This latest development adds a new layer of tension to the already volatile Gaza conflict, with Iran-backed groups increasingly drawn into the fray following Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.
