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Iran's 200-Missile Attack on Israel Defeated with U.S. Aid; No Casualties Reported

Oct 1, 2024, 06:55 PM

Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on October 1, 2024, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the U.S. coordinated with Israeli defense forces to help intercept the missiles, with American naval destroyers assisting in shooting down some of them. The attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective, with no confirmed fatalities in Israel and no reported damage to military assets. One Palestinian civilian was reportedly killed in Jericho. Sullivan emphasized that there will be severe consequences for this attack and that retaliation is expected. He noted that President Biden is tracking the situation minute by minute, and extensive consultations are ongoing between the U.S. and Israel on next steps.