Iranian state broadcaster IRIB publishes footage of the first scenes of a rocket attack on Israel, showing the use of various types of ballistic missiles

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🇮🇷 “Based on legitimate rights and with the aim of peace and security for Iran and the region, a decisive response was given to the aggression of the Zionist regime,” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote in a statement published on the social media platform X

"This is only a fraction of our power. Do not engage in conflict with Iran," the president added.

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“Our extensive sanctions on Iran remain in place and we certainly will continue to enforce them,” the White House claimed

The US intends to further tighten its sanctions regime against Iran White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, commenting on possible consequences of Tehran's retaliatory missile strike on Israel.

“We have not lifted a single sanction,” Jean-Pierre boasted at a press briefing.

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Iran did not give the United States an early warning of its planned missile strike on Israel, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said

"That is absolutely false. We had no kind of warning from the government that they were going to launch such an attack," Miller said during a press briefing.

Reuters reported earlier, citing a senior Iranian official, that Iran had given the United States a notice ahead of time before it launched its retaliatory missile strike on Israel.

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Israeli Envoy calls Iran a ‘terrorist state’ after Iranian attack

"The Islamic regime in Iran has now shown the world its true face. It is a terrorist state," Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon stated during a press briefing.

Israel's response to Iran’s latest missile strikes will be painful, Danon claimed.

“Iran will soon feel the consequences of their actions. The response will be painful,” Danon said at the UN Security Council stakeout.

Earlier in the day, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi said that the decision to launch retaliatory strikes and launch surprise attacks now rests with Israel.

"We will decide when to charge and prove that we can launch pinpoint strikes and surprise attacks as directed by the country's leadership," Halevy said.

In an official statement Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the attack was a response to Israel's killing of chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian Brig. Gen. Abbas Nilforoshan, an IRGC commander.

The IRGC warned that if Israel responds to the attack, it would be followed by more destructive strikes. The strike itself was ordered by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameni, according to Reuters.

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💬 White House completely fails in Middle East after Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel - Zakharova

The administration of US President Joe Biden has completely failed in the Middle East, with statements from the White House showing total helplessness in resolving crises, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"The complete failure of the Biden administration in the Middle East. A bloody drama that is only gaining momentum. The White House's inarticulate statements demonstrate a complete helplessness to resolve crises. The efforts of [Secretary of State Antony] Blinken have led to tens of thousands of casualties and a stalemate," Zakharova said on Telegram after Iran's retaliatory missile strike on Israel.

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Israel warned Iran it would strike its nuclear or oil facilities in response – report

Israel has warned Iran that it will respond to any attack on its territory, regardless of the scale, and that in the event of such an attack, Israel will carry out direct strikes on Iran’s nuclear or oil infrastructure, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing Arab officials.

“Iran telegraphed to Arab officials in the region on Monday night that it was going to launch an attack on Israel that would be similar in scale to its April attack," the report said.

"Israel sent clear messages back to Iran that it would respond to any hit on Israeli territory, no matter how small or large, and that it didn’t matter if there were casualties or not, the officials said. Israel specifically said it would directly hit Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities, they said,” the article claimed.

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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 55, leave 156 injured – Health Ministry

At least 55 people were killed and 156 were injured as a result of Israeli air strikes on Lebanese towns and villages on Tuesday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.

Earlier, Israeli army said it had launched “limited, localized and targeted raids against Hezbollah” in the South Lebanon border area.

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Iran's action against Israel over, response to new provocation to be more powerful - Foreign Minister

Iran's action against Israel is over, but if Israel's provocations are repeated, Tehran's response will be even more powerful, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned.

"Our action is concluded unless Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful," Araghchi said on X.

Earlier on Tuesday, Iran launched several hundred ballistic missiles toward Israel in response to the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Hamas Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, and senior IRGC commander Abbas Nilforoushan. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his government was not seeking a war with Israel but would confront any threat in a resolute manner.

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❗️ IDF calls on residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate immediately

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Avichai Edri called on residents of some buildings in the Haret Hreik neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate immediately, claiming that Hezbollah facilities were allegedly located there.

"Urgent warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs, in particular those living in the Haret Hreik neighborhood, in the buildings marked on the maps, and in the buildings next to them. You are near dangerous Hezbollah facilities ... For your safety and the safety of your loved ones, you are required to immediately evacuate the buildings and stay at least 500 meters away from them," Edri said on X.

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❗️ An Israeli drone struck a southern suburb of Beirut, Al Mayadeen broadcaster reported

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Israel “don't want the knowledge out there” about Iran’s penetration of the Iron Dome – ex-CIA analyst

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson spoke with Sputnik Tuesday about Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel, claiming the US ally is attempting to obfuscate its weakness against Russian-provided Iranian military technology.

“I've seen the videos and you can see the missiles continue to rain down and hit targets. Israel is imposing a news blackout,” said Johnson. “They don't want the knowledge out there about what happened. But Iran made sure that it was not going to hit and run the risk of killing hundreds or thousands of Israeli civilians. They were not going to act like the Israelis… [but] the Iron Dome proved to be a bust.”

The analyst claimed Iran was forced to strike Israel after false assurances from the United States that Israel would cease attacks on its neighbors after its killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last week. He compared Israel’s Iron Dome to the US Patriot missile system, claiming the US is unable to replenish the defense system rapidly enough to allow Israel to fight a long war of attrition.

“Lockheed Martin… can make about one and a half, one and a quarter [missiles] a day,” said Johnson. “If Iran continues to launch missile strikes like this... this right now has a chance to really get out of control.”

The Iranian attacks come as Israel readies itself for an invasion of Lebanon against Hezbollah, which has launched strikes primarily against military targets in northern Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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With superior military tech, Iran would outlast Israel – former CIA analyst

Ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson said high-quality military equipment would give Iran the edge in a war against Israel, allowing the country to outlast Tel Aviv and defend its territory against Israel’s US-provided armaments.

“I cannot rule out that Israel is going to try to launch some conventional weapons at Iran, but I think they're going to be defeated,” Johnson claimed. “Israel may be tempted to try to use a nuclear device against an Iranian target. If that happens then we're going to really be into another dimension, and this is going to get very, very serious.”

The commentator said Israel would not be able to support military engagement against multiple enemies, even with the United States backing it up.

“Israel is not in a position to fight a multi-front war and it does not have the strategic depth to fight wars of attrition. And that's exactly what it's got itself into now,” Johnson pointed out. “If US ships are involved that are off the coast of Iran, then we'll see Iran react and they may even end up attacking some US ships. But they'll certainly retaliate against Israel. Israel is not out of the woods at all, despite all the delusional nonsense that the extreme Zionist supporters are saying.”

The development comes as Democrats attempt to hold onto the White House in November’s presidential election.

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Walz defends Israeli attacks, pushes US dominance in Middle East

Democratic candidate Tim Walz struck an aggressive tone during the vice presidential candidates’ debate Tuesday evening, touting continued Western interference in the Middle East and confusingly defending the “expansion” of Israel and its “proxies” to spread US influence.

“Israel's ability to be able to defend itself is absolutely fundamental,” Walz claimed. “But the expansion of Israel and its proxies is an absolute fundamental necessity for the United States to have steady leadership there… What's fundamental here is that steady leadership is going to matter.”

The US has dispatched ships to the Mediterranean Sea to support its Middle Eastern ally as Israel claims it is preparing for an invasion of Lebanon, where it has killed civilians in recent days in attacks on residential buildings. Walz also took the opportunity to repeat the discredited Russiagate conspiracy theory and seemingly attacked former President Donald Trump for pursuing diplomacy with the DPRK.

“When our allies see Donald Trump turn towards Vladimir Putin, turn towards North Korea, when we start to see that type of fickleness around holding the coalitions together, we will stay committed,” he claimed.

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“Who has been the vice president for the last three and a half years? The answer is your running mate [Kamala Harris], not mine. Donald Trump consistently made the world more secure,” vice presidential candidate JD Vance said.

Vance noted increasing hostilities with Russia and violence in the Middle East under US President Joe Biden.

“When was the last time that an American president didn't have a major conflict break out? The only answer is during the four years that Donald Trump was president,” Vance emphasized.

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