Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically as Israel vowed to retaliate after Iran launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli military facilities. The unprecedented attack, involving about 200 missiles, is Iran’s largest direct assault on Israel, following days of military escalation in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded, warning that Iran “made a big mistake” and would face severe consequences.
Iran’s leadership claimed the strike was a warning to deter Israel from further conflict. The missile barrage comes after Israel’s recent ground offensive in Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, further widening the scope of the conflict.
Analysts warn that this marks a shift toward direct confrontation between regional powers, with the potential for further escalation. The situation has raised fears of an all-out regional war, as Israel contemplates its response and the U.S. pledges to support its ally.
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