Iran Launches More Than 180 Ballistic Missiles At Israel; Khamenei Claims ‘Victory From God’ Amidst Threats Of Retaliation

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei shared an illustration on his social media profile ‘X’ of a large underground weapons cache following the launch of over 180 ballistic missiles at Israel.

Khamenei captioned the post, “Victory from God and a near conquest…”

In another post, he stated, “The strikes of the resistance front on the worn-out and decaying body of the Zionist regime will be more striking.”

Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India, emphasized that Israel is under attack from Iran. In a post on X, he wrote, “Israel under attack from Iran. Israel will prevail. Iran’s fanatic genocidal theocrats have made a fatal mistake.”

Commenting on Iran’s extensive attack, Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari described it as a severe and dangerous escalation that will have consequences. “Iran launched a large-scale attack of over 180 ballistic missiles directly from Iranian soil at the State of Israel. There were a small number of hits in the center of Israel and some other hits in southern Israel. The majority of the incoming missiles were intercepted by Israel and a defensive coalition led by the United States. Iran’s attack is a severe and dangerous escalation. There will be consequences,” he said.

Hagari further stated that Israel would respond to the attack at its discretion. “Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest levels of readiness. Our operational plans are ready. We will respond wherever, whenever, and however we choose, in accordance with the directive of the government of Israel. Iran and its proxies have been attacking Israel since the 7th of October on seven fronts. Iran and its proxies seek the destruction of Israel. The Israel Defence Forces will continue doing everything, everything necessary to defend the State of Israel and protect the people of Israel,” he asserted.