Iranian missiles and Iron Dome interceptors in the skies of occupied Palestine. Photo: Press TV.
Sirens sounded all over the occupied territories as Iran launched hundreds of missiles towards the Zionist entity.
On the evening of October 1, flares and missiles were seen in the Tel Aviv sky and explosions could be heard in occupied Jerusalem, sending Zionist settlers fleeing into shelters.
The “Israel” Airports Authority said that no aircraft will be allowed to take off or arrive at all airports in occupied Palestine. At the time of publication, airspace has been reopened and flights will be resuming,
“Israeli” newspaper Haaretz reported “direct hits” in Negev, Sharon, and other locations from Iran’s attack.
Footage shows a barrage of Iranian missiles hitting occupied Israeli territories pic.twitter.com/Sfon9tgFiQ
— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) October 1, 2024
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement shortly after the missile attack began.
It said in response to the martyrdom of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyah, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC Commander Abbas Nilforoushan, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched dozens of ballistic missiles targeting key military and intelligence bases in the heart of the occupied territories.
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The IRGC further stated that the attack was in line with the country’s right to legitimate self-defense as per the United Nations Charter, and in response to the regime’s escalating crimes—backed by the United States—against the people of Lebanon and Gaza.
The Zionist regime will face more crushing attacks in case it reacts to Iran’s operation, the IRGC added.
Missile sirens across occupied Palestine pic.twitter.com/MFNL2tfK3t
— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) October 1, 2024
The Iranian mission to the United Nations said in a statement that the missile attack was a “legal, rational, and legitimate” response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime.
It also warned the Zionist regime that a more “crushing” response would ensue should it dare to respond or commit further acts of malevolence.
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
Celebratory gunfire erupted in southern Beirut, where Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli airstrike last week, following Iran’s retaliatory attack.
“Heavy gunfire heard from automatic weapons from areas of the southern suburbs, rejoicing in the missile launch from Iran towards Israel,” Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.
A number of missiles were intercepted over Jordan, with at least one missile later crashing into a street, and several fragments being found in open areas. No casualties have been reported currently.
Celebrations, however, have sprung up across Palestine and Jordan. The Palestinian resistance groups have put out numerous statements blessing the “heroic missile launches carried out by the IRGC,” as Palestinians from Nablus to Jabalia rejoice at Iran’s reaction to Zionist terror.
In a statement, the Coordination Body of the Iraqi Resistance said, “If the Americans intervene in any hostile action against the Islamic Republic or if the Zionist enemy uses Iraqi airspace to carry out any bombing operations on its lands, all American bases and interests in Iraq and the region will be our target, (and there is no escape).” Iraq is one of the countries between occupied Palestine and Iran, therefore this stance also warns the US against attempting interceptions similar to those carried out in Jordan.
The military spokesperson of Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida congratulated “the Iranian response that … dealt a strong blow to the criminal occupation that thought that its rampage in the region and its aggression against the people could pass without punishment.”
(Press TV) with Orinoco Tribune content
