Iran Launches Dozens of Ballistic Missiles at Israel Amid Rising Tensions

Iran announced it has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, warning of harsher responses if Israel retaliates. The move comes after the killings of key figures in Hezbollah and Hamas by Israeli forces. This is described as only the 'first wave' of attacks.

Dubai, Oct 1 (AP) – Iran has launched dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, as announced in a statement read aloud on state television.

The announcement coincided with air raid sirens sounding and reports of explosions in multiple locations, including Tel Aviv and near Jerusalem.

The statement warned that Israel would face a harsher response if it retaliated. It referenced the recent killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Revolutionary Guard Gen. Abbas Nilforushan by Israeli airstrikes, as well as the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. It indicated that this was only the 'first wave' of attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)