Iran Launches Missiles at Israel; Civilians in Bomb Shelters, Videos Surface

Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday. This development follows intelligence warnings indicating that Iran might be planning an imminent attack. Following the attack, emergency sirens sounded across Israel, and citizens sought refuge in bunkers for safety. According to media reports, over 400 missiles have been launched towards Israel by Iran.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that all civilians were directed to seek shelter as the missile barrage commenced. "All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at Israel," the IDF posted.

All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as rockets from Iran are fired at Israel. pic.twitter.com/bKXPdqMsBr

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024

⚡️BREAKING: IRAN ATTACKS ISRAEL.

Massive attack of more than 400 ballistic missiles and drones fired at Israel by Iran Sirens across Israel. pic.twitter.com/UFAjopH1rp

— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) October 1, 2024

The United States had previously warned of Iran's plans to attack Israel. President Joe Biden confirmed that he and Vice President Kamala Harris convened the national security team to discuss the situation. "This morning, @VP and I convened our national security team to discuss Iranian plans to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel," Biden tweeted. "We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks and protect American personnel in the region."

This morning, @VP and I convened our national security team to discuss Iranian plans to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel.

We discussed how the United States is prepared to help Israel defend against these attacks, and protect American personnel in the region.

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 1, 2024