Iran and Israel on the brink of war: Hundreds of missiles hit Tel Aviv... Minute-by-minute developments

On the evening of October 1, Israel was targeted by hundreds of missiles launched from Iran. The attack was carried out in retaliation for Israel's previous actions.

Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated and killed during a visit to Iran in July. On September 27, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah lost his life in an Israeli airstrike.

The US-based New York Times (NYT) reported that Iran would strike Israel approximately 2 hours before the attack took place.

Following the newspaper's report, the international press suggested that Iran might have notified the US before the attack.

Two people carried out a terror attack in Israel. In the Jaffa district of Tel Aviv, two armed assailants targeted civilians on the metro.

According to local media reports, the attackers killed at least 6 people, while approximately 10 others were injured.

The terrorist attack occurred minutes after news broke that Iran would strike Israel with ballistic missiles.

Israeli officials have confirmed that the reports of the attack are accurate. An alert has been issued across Israel.

Military experts speaking to CNN noted that different variants of the Shahab-3 series of ballistic missiles were used.

According to footage of the attack, Israel's 'Iron Dome' air defense system proved insufficient.

Iranian officials stated that about 80 out of a total of 500 missiles bypassed air defenses and struck Israel.

In a statement issued by Israel, it was claimed that the missiles that fell hit the sea and there were no casualties.

The extent of the damage caused by Iran's missile attacks has not yet been clarified.

According to the Haaretz newspaper, Israel has decided to impose 'censorship' regarding the damage caused by the attack.

Social media users shared footage of the moment Iran allegedly struck Ben Gurion Airport in the capital, Tel Aviv.

Additionally, footage has emerged suggesting that Israel's natural gas facilities were also hit.

Following the first wave of the attack, Haaretz had reported that at least 2 people were killed.

During the Iranian attack, the Yemeni Houthis also reported that they targeted Israel with drones and missiles.

The US, meanwhile, took action against the attacks on Israel. Following the first wave of missiles, US President Joe Biden instructed naval and air forces in the Middle East to intercept the missiles.

A statement from the Pentagon provided information that Iranian missiles were intercepted over Iraq and Jordan.

Iran announced that the missile attacks were carried out as an act of self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Iran characterized this action as a response to Israel's violations of Palestinian and Lebanese territories.

Iranian Chief of General Staff Mohammad Bagheri stated that they would provide a much harsher response in the event of an Israeli attack.

Sharing details of the Revolutionary Guards' attack, Bagheri declared, 'If Israel attacks Iran, we will target all of its infrastructure.'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement made after the attack, said, 'Tehran made a big mistake and it will pay the price.'

The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson noted that the country remains on high alert and that they will carry out the necessary retaliation.

In the face of rising tensions, Iran warned Tel Aviv in a statement made this morning.

The Israeli military launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon yesterday, dubbed 'Northern Arrows'.

Israel conducted at least five airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Evacuation orders were issued for several buildings during these strikes.

The Israeli military announced that its targets in Beirut were positions belonging to Hezbollah. It was claimed that the strikes specifically hit authorized military bases and avoided civilian areas.

International agencies reported that numerous explosion sounds were heard in the region and smoke was seen rising.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued stern warnings to Iran. He emphasized that if Iran retaliates, it will face much more devastating consequences.

The US Department of State stated in an announcement this morning that claims regarding Iran having notified them were false. The Department reported that Iran did not contact them before the attack.