Netanyahu vowed that Iran would pay for its missile attacks

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Israel received a severe warning from Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday, threatening "crushing attacks" in retaliation for a missile strike that Tehran launched, escalating tensions in the already unstable area.
 
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised immediate retaliation in response to the missile bombardment that targeted Israeli military bases, even as iran vowed that its missile offensive was over until it was pushed further.

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• iran claimed to have attacked three military bases close to Tel Aviv, as well as important air and radar systems, with a flurry of missiles on Tuesday. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that "90%" of the missiles "hit their targets," despite the fact that Israeli police have not recorded any injuries.
• Tehran referred to the missile assault as a "attack on the sovereignty" of iran, citing Ismail Haniyeh's July killing as the head of Hamas. The military operation was declared defensive by the Iranian government and was carried out "after a period of restraint."

• iran threatened israel with "vast destruction" if it retaliated. Along with warning other countries not to become involved in the battle, the Iranian military also said that their "interests in the region will also data-face a powerful attack."
• Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded forcefully to the Iranian missile assaults, declaring, "Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it." We strike back at everyone who strikes us."
 
 
 

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