Iran, which retaliated against Israel, used hypersonic Fettah-1 missiles for the first time.

02.10.2024 07:50

Iran struck Israel with 200 missiles last night, prompting air defense systems to activate in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Following the attack, Iran announced that it had used hypersonic Fateh-1 missiles for the first time in the missile strike. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the attack was carried out in retaliation for Israeli assaults targeting national security.

As tensions reached a peak following Israel's limited ground operation in Lebanon, the feared scenario unfolded. Shortly after the U.S. warning that "Iran will attack Israel with missiles," Tehran took action. Iran's missile attack on Israel has begun. The Israeli army announced that missiles were fired from Iran.

SIREN SOUNDS HEARD IN CITIES

Siren sounds were heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Air defense systems were activated in Tel Aviv. Israeli media reported that Iran launched 200 missiles. Israelis were urged to "heed the warnings and stay in safe places." Following the missile attacks, Israel closed its airspace to flights. Iraq also made a similar decision to close its airspace.

CAN OVERCOME AIR DEFENSE SHIELDS

According to Iranian state television, hypersonic class Fettah-1 missiles were used in the missile attack on Israel, which can overcome air defense shields thanks to their high speed.

The report stated, "The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed the missile defense shield that directs radar and Arrow 2 and 3 missiles for the first time with Fettah hypersonic missiles."

STATEMENT FROM THE ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

In a written statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, it was reported that a missile attack was carried out against Israel, targeting Iran's national security. It was noted that the attack was in response to Israeli strikes that killed Hamas leader Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, and Iranian general Nilfuraşan.

"IF THEY RETALIATE, THE CONSEQUENCES WILL BE DEVASTATING"

It was warned that if Israel responds militarily to this attack, it will face a "devastating response." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also stated in a message shared on X social media that his country retaliated against Israel's aggression based on legitimate rights, saying, "We are not aggressors, but we are determined against threats. Do not engage in conflict with Iran."