By Irene Nasser and Lucas Lilieholm, CNN
Updated 12:45 AM EDT, Wed October 2, 2024
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See first look at damage caused by Iran’s missile attack on Israel
00:33 – Source: CNN
What we’re covering
• Iran launched its largest ever attack on Israel, firing about 180 ballistic missiles in an unprecedented barrage that appears to have been mostly blunted by Israeli defenses with the help of the United States and its allies.
• Israel has vowed to retaliate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Iran had made a “big mistake” and “will pay,” as fears grow of a wider all-out war between the two regional powers.
• One person was killed in the attack, but the extent of the damage remains unclear. Many of the Iranian missiles fell at, or near, the headquarters of Israeli intelligence service Mossad and two air bases, according to CNN analysis.
• Iran said the attack was limited to Israeli security and military targets and was in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. Iran’s military chief also warned of broader strikes if Israel responds.