At least 7 people injured after Iran's counterattack on Israel: Latest updates
At least 7 people have been injured following Iran's counterattack on Israel.
After Israel's earlier attack on Iran, siren alerts were heard all around Tel Aviv as the IDF warned citizens that tens of missiles were on their way to Israel. Authorities urged Israeli citizens to remain in shelters
While right now, citizens have been allowed to leave the shelters and walk around. However, they have been told to remain near them in case of Iran's second missile barrage.
Less than 100 missiles fired by Iran in two barrages according to the IDF
According to IDF's spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, over 2 barrages, a little less than 100 missiles were fired from Iran at Israel. Defrin states that thanks to the country's defense work, almost all missiles fell short before reaching Israel.
Iran launched a counterattack on Israel after the country's Operation "Rising Lion". Photo: Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP
“There are a limited number of impacts on buildings, some were caused by interception fragments,” Defrin stated.
U.S. Military claims to have helped shoot down missiles from Iran
As reported by Reuters, 2 U.S. officials claim that the American military has contributed to Israel's well-being, shooting down missiles coming from Iran.
Iran's aereal counterattack, named "Operation True Promise 3", has been carried out towards multiple different targets, such as military centers and airbases, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Iran "cross red lines" targeting Israeli civilians
Israel Katz, Israel's Prime Minister, stated that Iran crossed "red lines" after their counterattack Operation True Promise 3. According to him, Iran targeted civilian population centers in Israel.
Katz, finishes his statement saying that their priority is still to ensure their citizens well-being, and assures the public the Ayatollah regime will pay "a very heavy price for its heinous actions,"
