In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, a passenger on a flight to Dubai recorded a video on Tuesday showing a chilling sight—an Iranian Missiles barrage heading toward Israel. The video, released by the New York Post, captures the intensity of the attack, which saw nearly 180 rockets launched, triggering immediate threats of retaliation.
In response to the missile strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed swift retaliation against Iran. “Iran made a big mistake tonight—and it will pay for it,” Netanyahu said as he convened a high-level security meeting. The Israeli leader’s statement highlighted the growing tensions between the two nations, which have been at odds for years over regional dominance and military actions.
EXCLUSIVE: Video from passenger jet en route to Dubai, shows missiles firing out of Iran towards Israel pic.twitter.com/6VUv9OlDUM
— New York Post (@nypost) October 2, 2024
Tehran, meanwhile, warned that any retaliation would lead to “vast destruction.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the missile barrage was in response to Israeli military actions, including the killing of militant leaders and attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Gaza. The Revolutionary Guard emphasized that further involvement from Israel’s allies, including the United States, would result in a “strong attack” on their bases and interests in the region.
RAW FOOTAGE: Watch as Iranian missiles rain over the Old City in Jerusalem, a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
This is the target of the Iranian regime: everyone. pic.twitter.com/rIqUZWN3zy
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 1, 2024
The Iranian military used Fattah hypersonic missiles for the first time in this assault, boasting that 90% of the missiles successfully hit their targets in Israel. Iranian state media showcased footage of people celebrating in cities like Tehran and Arak, further stoking regional tensions.
Despite the intensity of the attack, Israel’s air defense systems, supported by a US-led defensive coalition, intercepted the majority of the missiles. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed that alarms had sounded across the country, with explosions heard as far as Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley.
“The Iranian attack is a severe and dangerous escalation,” Hagari stated in a video posted to social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Iran’s missile barrage even threatened Jerusalem, a city of deep religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Israeli military released footage showing missiles raining over the Old City, further heightening the gravity of the situation.
The attack comes at a time of heightened military action by Israel, which has intensified its assaults on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Gaza over the last two weeks. Earlier this week, Israel launched a ground operation in Lebanon, raising concerns that the conflict could spiral into a broader regional war involving Iran and the US.
As the missile strikes unfolded, Israelis scrambled into bomb shelters while reporters on Israeli state television laid flat on the ground during live broadcasts. The sight of missiles streaking across the sky and the wail of air raid sirens added to the growing fears of a region on the brink of war.
The United States has firmly backed Israel in the wake of the attack, warning Iran that further escalations could trigger a broader conflict. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the growing threat to Middle East stability.
With tensions between Israel and Iran at a boiling point, the world watches closely to see if this latest missile barrage will tip the region into a full-blown war, with devastating consequences for both sides and their allies.
