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Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it.
Common estimates show the attack on Israel involved at least 180 ballistic missiles. The Pentagon says about 200, or about twice the size of the prior April attack.
The waves of launches constituted the largest missile strike on Israel by Iran in history.
IRGC is claiming that 90% of missiles successfully hit their targets in Israel.
There were confirmed strikes on the ground, but no official casualties reported.
Israel's emergency authorities have lifted all restrictions, and people in Tel Aviv have emerged from bomb shelters and returned to the streets.
White House says Iranian attack on Israel apparently "defeated and ineffective".
Sullivan says there will be consequences for the attack, and US is consulting Israel on next steps or a potential response
Axios' Barak Ravid has told CNN that he expects major Israeli retaliation strikes on Iran to come within the next several hours.
Iranian state TV says hypersonic Fatah missiles were used in the attack.
Iran's President on X stated he does not seek war but will face any threat from Israel firmly.
Iran has said it gave no prior warning to US, but it did consult with Russia.
The IDF is vowing to 'strike powerfully' at targets in the Middle East.
IDF spox: "Iran carried out a serious act tonight and is pushing the Middle East to an escalation. We will act at the place and time of our choosing, in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon."
IDF spox: "Tonight’s event will have consequences."
Iran-backed Iraqi militias say if the US takes part in “any hostile action” then US bases will come under attack.
UN chief condemns ‘broadening Mideast conflict’ without mentioning Iran.
Blinken: Iran's missile attack on Israel 'unacceptable,' entire world should condemn.
US says it is ready to defend Israel, with Biden ordering US military assets to confront any further inbound projectiles.
At least two guided-missile destroyers in Eastern Mediterranean fired interceptors at inbound Iranian missiles.
Pentagon says about a dozen interceptor missiles were fired.
Pentagon refuses to say whether US will join in on future kinetic strikes against Iran.
⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇷 US CENTCOM:
At 5:45 p.m. ET today, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces launched multiple ballistic missiles from Iran in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces based in the Middle East. All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. U.S. forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness.
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Driving to work.
Paying insurance.
Even your morning coffee.
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Over the last 7 years:
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• Home prices: +60%
• Auto insurance: +51%
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• Electricity: +44%
• Shelter: +35%
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