US warns of imminent Iranian missile attack on Israel as ground operations begin in Lebanon

euronews.com October 1, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

The U.S. has warned that Iran is preparing an "imminent" ballistic missile attack on Israel, following the killing of Hezbollah's leader. This warning comes as Israel begins ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, urging evacuations in nearby communities. The Israeli military has conducted numerous raids in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions. In response, Hezbollah has launched rockets at Israel, claiming to have fired new medium-range missiles at Israeli intelligence sites. The conflict has escalated, with significant casualties reported in Lebanon. U.S. military assets are positioned in the region to support Israel. Meanwhile, European nations are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon amid rising tensions and ongoing airstrikes.


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