After the US airstrike targeted three nuclear facilities in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had discovered a series of ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory. The alarm clock rang in many areas in central and northern Israel, urging civilians to immediately evacuate to shelters.
At least 27 missiles were launched towards Israel in the two attacks, the IDF said. The first batch consisted of 22 fruits and the second batch had 5 fruits. One of the missiles fell on Haifa city without a timely warning. Police and rescue forces are handling the explosions recorded at the scene, while the Israeli military is still investigating each incident in detail.
The videos, shared and recorded by international reporters in Jerusalem, show many sparkling lights in the night sky, identified as the routes of the missile. Israel's missile defense system is believed to have been operational immediately after the attack began. Not only Israel, the alarm also rang in Jordan, showing the extent of the impact of the response.
In Iran, people have fallen asleep to the news of the US attack, raising concerns about the risk of radioactive leakage from three nuclear facilities hit by the bomb, despite the government saying there was no health threat. Internet connection has been restored somewhat during the day so that people can communicate with each other and update the situation.
Iran's top leader Ali Khamenei did not appear publicly as usual but was said to be in a dungeon, with all electronic communications temporarily cut off to ensure safety.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke out against the US action, asserting that Iran has full legal authority to react and will take all necessary steps to protect sovereignty.
Araghchi accused the US of violating the United Nations Charter, international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and warned that US action would have long-term consequences.
