Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that the country is fully prepared for any potential retaliation from Israel, following a large-scale missile launch on Tuesday. The attack, involving over 180 ballistic missiles, targeted key areas in central and southern Israel, intensifying the ongoing regional conflict. Iran’s actions come as tensions between the two nations reach a boiling point, with Tehran describing the missile strikes as a direct response to Israel’s “terrorist acts.”
Israel’s military, however, reported no significant injuries as many of the missiles were intercepted by the country’s advanced air defense systems. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesperson, confirmed that the Iron Dome successfully neutralized a large portion of the attack, though some missiles did manage to strike populated areas.
A senior Iranian official, speaking to Reuters, emphasized that Tehran is fully prepared for any Israeli retaliation, signaling the possibility of further escalation. The Iranian mission to the United Nations later defended the missile launches, framing them as a legitimate response to Israel’s ongoing military actions.
This development marks a significant escalation in the volatile Middle Eastern conflict, raising concerns of a broader war as both nations engage in military confrontations.
