The White House declared Iran's missile attack on Israel ineffective, with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan praising U.S. efforts in thwarting the assault. The attack marked Iran's second missile strike on Israel, heightening tensions in the region amidst ongoing conflict involving Iranian-aligned groups.
The White House has stated that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "defeated and ineffective." National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made this announcement during a briefing, praising the United States' role in thwarting some of the missile strikes.
On Tuesday, Iranian forces launched a series of ballistic missiles targeting three military bases near Israel’s commercial center, Tel Aviv. Prior to the assault, U.S. intelligence had indicated that an Iranian missile attack was imminent, warning that such actions would lead to serious consequences for Iran.
Iranian state media released videos showing missiles being launched, framing the attack as a display of bravery by the Iranian people. Celebrations erupted in several cities, including Mashhad and Tehran, with residents waving Hezbollah flags and honoring the recently slain leader of the group, Hassan Nasrallah.
This marked Iran's second missile strike on Israel, following an earlier attack in April that was in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Most of the missiles from that attack were intercepted by Israeli defenses.
The situation has escalated tensions in the region significantly, especially since the start of the Gaza conflict, which has involved Iranian-aligned groups from Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Iran has consistently positioned its support for the Palestinian cause as a central element of its foreign policy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
