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Iran launches missile attack on Israel in response to Lebanon bombings
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Iran launches missile attack on Israel in response to Lebanon bombings

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Iran launched multiple missile volleys against Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
  • The Israeli military reported intercepting all 11 Iranian missiles, with no reported injuries.
  • Iranian officials stated that Israeli attacks on Lebanon made Israeli and U.S. bases in the region legitimate targets.

Iran launched several waves of missiles against Israel on Sunday, escalating regional tensions in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iranian state television (IRIB) confirmed the missile launches, showing footage of missiles flying over Kermanshah province and celebratory crowds.

Iran has launched missiles against Israel

— IRIBIranian state television confirming the missile launches.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted an image of the Iranian and Lebanese flags on X, signaling solidarity. Iran had previously warned of retaliation if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued, considering a ceasefire with the U.S. on April 8 to include Lebanon.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's Parliament and chief negotiator, stated that Israel's attacks on Lebanon rendered Israeli and U.S. bases in the region legitimate targets. He declared that American and Israeli assets would be targeted in response to the naval blockade against Iran and U.S. support for Israel.

The naval blockade against the Iranian nation and the green light that the United States has given today to the Zionist regime turn the bases and assets of the United States and the regime in the region into legitimate targets.

— Mohamad Baqer QalibafPresident of the Parliament and chief Iranian negotiator, explaining the justification for potential retaliation.

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran's National Security Commission, vowed a "firm and harsh" response to Israel's attack on the Dahye district in Beirut. He ominously advised observers to "watch the sky over the occupied territories (Israel) tonight."

We will respond firmly and harshly to the attack by the Zionist regime against Dahye.

— Ebrahim RezaeiSpokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, warning of a strong response.

Israel's military reported intercepting all 11 missiles launched by Iran, marking the first direct attack from Tehran on Israel since an April ceasefire. Air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel multiple times. The Israeli emergency service MDA reported only one call about a potential incident, which ultimately resulted in no injuries. The military declared the "incident" over, allowing citizens to leave shelters.

Watch the sky over the occupied territories (Israel) tonight.

— Ebrahim RezaeiSpokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, issuing a veiled threat.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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