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Iran's IRGC Launches Dozens of Missiles at Israel in Retaliation for Assassinations

Oct 1, 2024, 05:09 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a significant missile attack on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of key figures including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan. The IRGC stated that dozens of missiles targeted the heart of Israel and warned that any military response from Israel would be met with a 'crushing response.' The attack, decided by the Supreme National Security Council, marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, with the IRGC emphasizing its readiness to retaliate further if provoked. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile strikes and indicated that Iran is expected to target military and government sites.