🧵 on the rapid developments after Iran's missile attack on Israel.
The coming hours & days will be crucial in determining if a regional war erupts.
Iranian missiles reportedly hit several military targets, including Tel Nof Airbase south of Tel Aviv, as seen in this video.
2/ Netanyahu, in his first statement regarding the Iranian attack: "Iran made a big mistake this evening and will pay the price. The Iranian regime does not understand our insistence on defending ourselves and responding to our enemies. We will strike back."
3/ Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Nasirzadeh:
"A variety of our missile products were used in this operation.
"Our targets were solely military and intelligence-related, fully legitimate.
"If the Zionist regime responds, they will receive a much harsher response.
4/ CNN reports that Iran targeted Mossad headquarters, located in a "densely populated area of Tel Aviv."
So Israel places its intelligence sites in civilian areas—the very thing it accuses Hezbollah & Hamas of doing.
5/ Iranian outlets have released images of the Emad ballistic missiles launched in today’s strike on Israel.
6/ Tomorrow's front page of Iran's Farhikhtegan newspaper.
Khamenei is set to deliver a speech during Friday Prayers at Tehran University this week, holding a rifle—a tradition since the 1979 revolution.
7/ Iranian outlets report that 16 Kheibarshekan 2 missiles were launched today, one of Iran's more advanced and high-speed missiles that reportedly has high precision and maneuverability.
8/ Iran's President Pezeshkian tweets about today's attack: "Based on legitimate rights and with the aim of ensuring peace and security for Iran and the region, a decisive response was given to the Zionist regime's aggressions. This action was taken to defend Iran's interests and
9/ IRGC statement: "During Operation True Promise 2, strategic centers within the occupied territories, including some air and radar bases and the assassination planning centers for Martyrs Haniyeh and Nasrallah, were struck."
10/ Footage of Iranian missiles reportedly striking the Nevatim Airbase, one of its largest military airfields.
🧵 on the rapid developments after Iran's missile attack on Israel.
The coming hours & days will be crucial in determining if a regional war erupts.
Iranian missiles reportedly hit several military targets, including Tel Nof Airbase south of Tel Aviv, as seen in this video. 2/ Netanyahu, in his first statement regarding the Iranian attack: "Iran made a big mistake this evening and will pay the price. The Iranian regime does not understand our insistence on defending ourselves and responding to our enemies. We will strike back." 3/ Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Nasirzadeh:
"A variety of our missile products were used in this operation.
"Our targets were solely military and intelligence-related, fully legitimate.
"If the Zionist regime responds, they will receive a much harsher response. 4/ CNN reports that Iran targeted Mossad headquarters, located in a "densely populated area of Tel Aviv."
So Israel places its intelligence sites in civilian areas—the very thing it accuses Hezbollah & Hamas of doing. 5/ Iranian outlets have released images of the Emad ballistic missiles launched in today’s strike on Israel. 6/ Tomorrow's front page of Iran's Farhikhtegan newspaper.
Khamenei is set to deliver a speech during Friday Prayers at Tehran University this week, holding a rifle—a tradition since the 1979 revolution. 7/ Iranian outlets report that 16 Kheibarshekan 2 missiles were launched today, one of Iran's more advanced and high-speed missiles that reportedly has high precision and maneuverability. 8/ Iran's President Pezeshkian tweets about today's attack: "Based on legitimate rights and with the aim of ensuring peace and security for Iran and the region, a decisive response was given to the Zionist regime's aggressions. This action was taken to defend Iran's interests and9/ IRGC statement: "During Operation True Promise 2, strategic centers within the occupied territories, including some air and radar bases and the assassination planning centers for Martyrs Haniyeh and Nasrallah, were struck."10/ Footage of Iranian missiles reportedly striking the Nevatim Airbase, one of its largest military airfields.
