A new report from Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has revealed that an anticipated ballistic missile attack by Iran has been launched against Israel, according to the Israel Defense Force. Could this potentially be the start of World War III? Let’s just say I don’t have very positive feelings about what is now unfolding in the Middle East and how it might spread across the globe.
Yingst went on to reveal that initial reports state that somewhere around a hundred missiles have been launched toward the Jewish state. The Iron Dome missile defense system was seen intercepting them. The IDF then released a statement saying, “A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel.”
“In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has distributed life-saving instructions in various areas across the country,” the IDF added. “The public is asked to adhere to the Home Front Command’s guidelines. Upon hearing a siren, you must enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.”
Yingst’s report said that sirens were going off all over Israel during the missile attack.
“The IDF is doing and will continue to do everything necessary to protect the civilians of Israel. The IDF is fully prepared for both defense and offense at peak readiness,” IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari commented in a statement. “Continue to act responsibly and keep calm, as you have done so far, and make sure to follow the guidelines. We are strong and can handle this event as well.”
Tehran has been promising for some time now that they would retaliate against Israel after a recent series of assassinations resulted in the deaths of a number of important officials.
If you are wondering whether or not the U.S. will get involved in this skirmish, the answer seems to be “yes.” Earlier today, the federal government issued a warning that this missile attack was imminent. Part of that statement included information indicating our country would be supporting and defending Israel.
“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran,” a senior White House official ominously warned before the attack commenced.
via Axios:
The warnings of an imminent attack came just hours after Israel escalated its conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, by launching a ground invasion of southern Lebanon.
- Iran has been promising retaliation against Israel for two months, since the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- Iran had yet to respond to that attack, and also rebuffed urging from Hezbollah to launch an attack against Israel within the past two weeks, Axios reported.
- U.S. and Israeli officials had been concerned that the Israeli ground invasion and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah — a longtime ally of Iran’s supreme leader — would push Iran to change course and get more directly involved to save the militia it has armed and supported for decades.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke Tuesday with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, shortly before the Iranian attack began.
If we get involved in the turmoil now unfolding in the Middle East, especially in a war against Iran, it seems inevitable that China will too, in order to back the Islamic nation. And if that happens, look out. Many other nations will eventually get pulled into the fray.
Folks, start praying. The last thing we need right now is a global conflict.
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