3:02 PM EDT:
According to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Iran's attack on Israel "appears to be defeated and ineffective." The U.S. military "coordinated closely with Israel Defence Forces to help defend Israel against this attack," which he said consisted of nearly 200 ballistic missiles.
Sullivan said officials are not aware of any casualties at this time but are "tracking the reported death of a Palestinian civilian in Jericho."
He termed the attack by Iran as "a significant escalation, a significant event," and when asked what the U.S. view is on whether Israel should retaliate, he said:
“We’ve had some initial discussions with the Israelis in the aftermath of this … we’ll continue those conversations in the hours ahead.”
When asked if there would be consequences for Iran as promised by President Biden, Sullivan said:
We have made clear that there will be severe consequences for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make sure that this is the case.
National Security advisor Jake Sullivan says Iran’s airstrike attack against Israel Tuesday “appears to have been defeated and ineffective.”
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) October 1, 2024
More: https://t.co/nSXvgMSTD0 pic.twitter.com/FGID1ZPPRr
Iran has vowed a "crushing response" for Israel if they retaliate for this strike.
2:36 PM EDT
🔴 The Israel Defense Forces announces that the Israeli Air Force will carry out "powerful airstrikes throughout the Middle East" tonight.
— Avi Mayer אבי מאיר (@AviMayer) October 1, 2024
2:30 PM EDT
Israel told the UN and Antonio Guterres to pound sand, kindly.
We condemn your inability to string together a tweet which holds Iran responsible for firing 181 ballistic missiles at 10 million Israeli civilians.@antonioguterres https://t.co/5MLYbYqLlz
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) October 1, 2024
The meeting in the White House situation room has reportedly ended, and Vice President Kamala Harris has left the room.
The White House briefing has not yet started, and a Pentagon briefing is supposed to begin at 3 PM Eastern.
According to multiple reports, Iran briefed Russia before attacking Israel.
2:15 PM EDT
Jerusalem Post reports that Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with British PM Keir Starmer and Jordan's King Abdullah regarding the Iranian attack and that the IDF has "ordered the closure of the military area in the region of Dovev, Tzi'on and Malkia."
2:08 PM EDT
Important to remember:
The missiles hitting Israel right now are the same ones Biden and Harris worked to lift UN sanctions on the first month he took office.
— Gabriel Noronha (@GLNoronha) October 1, 2024
They said it would help promote diplomacy with Iran.pic.twitter.com/N8bC0laztU
Syrian Army sources tell Reuters that Israel shot down several Iranian missiles over Syria.
Iranian mullahs warn Israel to not strike back.
Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime…
— I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) October 1, 2024
(Useless) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' reaction:
I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation. This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.
Benjamin Netanyahu's words on September 30 are even more important now.
The people of Iran should know - Israel stands with you pic.twitter.com/MfwfNqnTgE
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 30, 2024
2:00 PM EDT
IDF states there are no known casualties at this time from Iran's missile attack.
A press briefing at the White House is scheduled any moment, and we will bring that information to you once it happens.
1:56 PM EDT
Germany responds with a statement from its Foreign Minister:
"We have urgently warned Iran about this dangerous escalation. Iran must stop attack immediately."
1:35 PM EDT
The air space over Israel, Jordan, and Iraq has been closed.
1:31 PM EDT
RAW FOOTAGE: Watch as Iranian missiles rain over the Old City in Jerusalem, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024
This is the target of the Iranian regime: everyone. pic.twitter.com/rIqUZWN3zy
1:27 PM EDT
National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said:
President Biden and Vice President Harris are monitoring the Iranian attack against Israel from the White House Situation Room & receiving regular updates from their national security team. President Biden directed the US military to aid Israel’s defense against Iranian attacks & shoot down missiles targeting Israel.
1:22 PM EDT
The system being used to defend Israel in the current attack is the "David's Sling" system. US Veteran Bryan Suits explains:
Israeli system isn't Iron Dome. Its the "David's Sling" system that Israel has based on the US Army's THAAD system. It's for ballistic threats. It seems to work. (Optical illusion after a successful intercept: Incoming target get broken up in it's terminal phase and stops moving… pic.twitter.com/U0hneHpwtV
— TheDarkSecretPlace (@darksecretplace) October 1, 2024
12:57 PM EDT
🚨Over 400 ballistic missiles have been launched so far at Israel from Iran. Direct hits in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Hod Hasharon, and Beer Sheva. No reports of injuries yet.
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) October 1, 2024
ORIGINAL, 12:45 PM EDT
As expected, Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack at Israel after Israel's decapitation strike against Iran's proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A western source with knowledge: Unlike the April attack, this time Iran is expected to attack Israel only with ballistic missiles that reach Israel within 12 minutes and not with drones or cruise missiles that allow for much longer preparation time for defense and interception https://t.co/mCibJkNb9g
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) October 1, 2024
⭕️ IDF: A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel.
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) October 1, 2024
Israelis are instructed to remain alert and precisely follow the Home Front Command's instructions
In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has distributed life-saving instructions…
Earlier Tuesday, the United States government warned that an attack was imminent and advised any American citizens in Israel to get to bomb shelters immediately.
“The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) October 1, 2024
This is a developing story. We will publish updates as they become available.
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