rán launched this Tuesday dozens of missiles against Israeli territory in the midst of a regional war escalation that has led the United States to come to the defense of Israel following the decision of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Government to activate a ground invasion against southern Lebanon.
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After days of growing regional tension, The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed this Tuesday the launch of missiles against Israel in response to the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah chief Hasan Nasrallah, and an Iranian general.
“With the firing of dozens of ballistic missiles, the targets in the heart of the occupied territories have been hit,” the elite military body said in a statement.
“We warn that if the Zionist regime responds militarily to this operation it will be counterattacked in a more forceful manner,” added the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
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Iran says it only attacked military targets and hit 90% of targets
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated this Tuesday that it attacked targets during the missile bombardment against Israel and assured that 90% of the projectiles hit their targets.
“In accordance with the promises made by the officials of the Islamic Republic and the military commanders, with the help of the Armed Forces during the operation ‘True Promise 2’ strategic centers within the occupied territories were attacked with missiles manufactured by the sons of the Islamic Iran,” the elite military body said in a statement.
The EU condemns Iran’s attack on Israel, a “serious threat” to regional security
The European Union (EU) condemned this Tuesday “with the greatest firmness” and in the “strongest terms” Iran’s attacks with ballistic missiles against Israel, which constitute “a serious threat” to regional security, and warned that this ” spiral” of attacks risks getting “out of control.
“The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel. The dangerous cycle of attacks and reprisals risks getting out of control,” said the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on the social network .
Netanyahu says Iran ‘made a big mistake and will pay for it’ after attack on Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured this Tuesday, after an attack with more than a hundred missiles from Iran, that the Islamic Republic “made a big mistake tonight, and will pay for it.”
Netanyahu’s message, at the beginning of a government meeting, is his first statements since Iran launched some 180 missiles against the country, forcing millions of people to seek refuge.
Biden says he maintains ‘active dialogue’ with Israel on punishing Iran
US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that there is an “active dialogue” with Israel on how to respond to Iran’s missile attack and stated that the consequences for Tehran of this escalation “remain to be seen.”
In statements to the press at the White House, Biden indicated that he plans to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, although he did not clarify when, and explained that his team has been in “constant” contact with their Israeli counterparts.
Chile rejects Iran’s attack against Israel
The Government of Chile expressed this Tuesday its “strong condemnation” of the “indiscriminate missile attack by Iran against Israel.” He called for a ceasefire.
”This military action transgresses the principles and purposes of the United Nations charter, such as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Israel. Chile rejects the use of force by any actor and reiterates its call for an urgent ceasefire” , explained the Foreign Ministry in Chile
Kamala Harris assures that her commitment to Israel’s security is “unwavering”
The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, affirmed this Tuesday that her commitment to Israel’s security is “firm. She stated that “Iran is a destabilizing and dangerous force in the Middle East.”
“I will always ensure that Israel has the ability to defend itself against Iran and Iranian-backed terrorist militias. My commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering,” he said.
Israeli army calls for evacuation of an area at risk
On Tuesday night, the Israeli Army urged residents of a neighborhood on the southern outskirts of Beirut, known as Dahye, to stay away from certain areas because they are going to be bombed.
The Army spokesperson asks the inhabitants of this area, with a strong presence of sympathizers of the Shiite group Hezbollah, to move more than 500 meters away from two buildings located in the Harek Hara neighborhood, and which are identified in red in two aerial photographs.
Peru calls for ceasefire
“We are deeply concerned about recent serious developments in the Middle East, particularly the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon,” said the country’s Foreign Ministry.
Peru joins the calls of the Secretary General of the United Nations for an immediate ceasefire, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.
The UN will meet emergency to discuss the situation in the Middle East
The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting for this Wednesday in order to address the growing tension in the Middle East, as reported by the British mission through its social networks.
The announcement comes after missile attacks launched by Iran against Israel, which have intensified the conflict in the region. In a message posted on X, the UK mission “strongly” condemned the Iranian attack and called for an “immediate” ceasefire.
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