Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Iran launched missiles at Israel following warnings from U.S. officials that a ballistic missile attack was imminent, coinciding with ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) instructed all civilians to take cover in bomb shelters as they reported incoming missile threats. This escalation comes in the wake of Israel's recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which has prompted Iranian officials to vow retaliation and declare Israel's existence is nearing collapse. Hezbollah's deputy leader has also stated the group's readiness to confront any Israeli ground invasion. The U.S. government indicated that Iran's targets were primarily military sites, and President Biden received an official briefing on the situation. The conflict has already resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon, with around 1,000 reported dead and one million displaced due to the ongoing violence.