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Iran's Supreme Leader Orders Attack Preparations, Including Ballistic Missiles, Against Israel

Oct 31, 2024, 08:05 PM

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has instructed the Supreme National Security Council to prepare for an attack on Israel. This directive, issued on Monday, comes in response to the scale of Israel's recent attacks and the high number of casualties. The New York Times reports that three Iranian officials confirmed the orders, emphasizing the severity of the situation. Khamenei's decision underscores the heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with military preparations, including ballistic missiles, now underway.