US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are closely tracking the Iranian missile attack on Israel from the White House Situation Room, receiving constant updates from their national security team.
Following a briefing, Biden directed the U.S. military to assist Israel’s defense by intercepting Iranian missiles targeting the country. On Tuesday, the conflict in the Middle East escalated significantly as Iran launched a missile strike on Israel, prompting the IDF to announce that all civilians are currently sheltered due to the ongoing attacks.
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Hezbollah retaliated after the IDF foiled their plans to massacre Israelis, launching rockets at civilians. According to reports, 102 missiles have been fired at Israel, with air raid sirens sounding across the country. The IDF stated that approximately 10 million civilians are under threat from Iranian missiles.
Earlier in the day, the IDF initiated targeted ground raids in southern Lebanon, hitting Hezbollah’s positions near the border. The Israeli Air Force and IDF artillery are supporting these ground operations with precise strikes on military targets, as part of Operation “Northern Arrows,” which is being executed alongside operations in Gaza and other areas. This follows Israel’s recent strikes, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, prompting Iran to vow retaliation.
