Iran Retaliation Looms Amid Israeli Strikes, 'Iron Beam' Plan

Over 100 Israeli fighter jets conducted a significant strike on Iranian targets, using air-launched ballistic missiles from beyond Iranian airspace, possibly from Iraq, aiming to disrupt Iran's air defenses and missile manufacturing facilities. This operation follows Iran's earlier barrage on October 1, where over 180 missiles targeted Israel. Iran has vowed a 'definitive and painful' response to this attack, potentially before the U.S. presidential election on November 5. Meanwhile, clashes continue as drones from Yemen and Lebanon strike Israeli cities, with no casualties reported. Israel plans to operationalize its new 'Iron Beam' laser defense system within a year to counter the increasing threat from Iran and its allies, including missiles, drones, and rockets. The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran raises fears of a broader regional war, as both nations continue a cycle of retaliatory strikes.