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BumRushDaShow

(138,847 posts)
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 09:57 AM Tuesday

US Says Iran Preparing to Hit Israel With Ballistic Missiles

Last edited Tue Oct 1, 2024, 12:50 PM - Edit history (2)

Source: Bloomberg

October 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM EDT
Updated on October 1, 2024 at 11:38 AM EDT


The US has indications that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel in the next 12 hours, according to a senior White House official.

The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible strike, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified. Israeli state-run Kan News reported that preparations are being made for a “wide scale” Iranian attack on security facilities, which may also damage civilian targets.

The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah. An Israeli military spokesman said that the country was prepared for both defensive and offensive operations. Iran’s foreign minister didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Any strike by Iran would be its second direct attack on Israel in almost six months. The first in April did minimal damage, partly because it was telegraphed in advance and involved slower moving missiles and drones, helping the Israeli air force shoot down the vast majority of projectiles with help from the US, UK, France and Jordan. Under pressure from the US, Israel’s response was limited to a strike on an Iranian airbase.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-01/us-says-iran-preparing-to-attack-israel-with-ballistic-missiles



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October 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM EDT
Updated on October 1, 2024 at 10:35 AM EDT


The US has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a senior White House official.

The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible attack, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified.

The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah. An Israeli military spokesman said that the country was prepared for both defensive and offensive operations.

Any strike by Iran would be its second direct attack on Israel in almost six months. In April, it launched hundreds of drones and missiles. Most of the those were destroyed by air defense systems deployed by Israel, US and UK alongside other allies. Israel responded to the attack in a more limited manner and neither side extended the hostilities further.



Original article/headline -

US Says Iran Preparing to Attack Israel With Ballistic Missiles

October 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM EDT


The US has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a senior White House official.

The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible attack, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified.

The warning comes after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon in an escalation of its campaign against Tehran-backed Hezbollah.

Troops began what Israel said were "targeted ground raids" shortly before midnight local time alongside airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, and the army later reported "intense fighting." Hezbollah fired a salvo of rockets in response and millions of Israelis moved to shelters, the Israel Defense Forces has said.
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US Says Iran Preparing to Hit Israel With Ballistic Missiles (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Tuesday OP
Passing the torch to Kamala was so the right move bucolic_frolic Tuesday #1
Fortunately BumRushDaShow Tuesday #5
While I understand the Israeli strategy sarisataka Tuesday #2
Not to mention EYESORE 9001 Tuesday #3
I think more than Tehran, Iran should be concerned sarisataka Tuesday #6
I think Iran should be more worried about their oil facilities EX500rider Tuesday #20
Kharg Island is a sitting duck sarisataka Tuesday #23
Tehran metro area has 8.6 million inhabitants Prairie Gates Tuesday #7
Yes, it does EYESORE 9001 Tuesday #9
They may try a token response.... Happy Hoosier Tuesday #4
That is a plausible idea sarisataka Tuesday #8
It's a FAFO moment for Iran, and I think they know it. Happy Hoosier Tuesday #12
BBC says over 180 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, I think that will get a hot reponse EX500rider Tuesday #21
Yup. Afraid so. Apparently I was too hopeful. NT Happy Hoosier Tuesday #22
Well the instability and uncertainty BumRushDaShow Tuesday #10
I hate war, which is always atrocity ratcheting. n/t NNadir Tuesday #11
Thank you. The escalating madness in this conflict is staggering. mjvpi Tuesday #13
An Israeli response to the situation. Mosby Tuesday #14
I saw a breaking news from CNBC that the Iran launch is now underway according to the IDF BumRushDaShow Tuesday #15
The US has two carrier strike groups in the Med. Mosby Tuesday #17
Let's hope it is all "show" BumRushDaShow Tuesday #18
i think israel is going to hit iran hard moonshinegnomie Tuesday #16
Token response, imo onandup Tuesday #19
. sarisataka Tuesday #24
You think 180 ballistic missiles is a "token response"? EX500rider Tuesday #26
Iran telegraphed their intentions onandup Tuesday #27
They only telegraph their Intentions by necessity EX500rider Tuesday #28
the intelligence was accurate samsingh Tuesday #25

bucolic_frolic

(46,097 posts)
1. Passing the torch to Kamala was so the right move
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:10 AM
Tuesday

Joe Biden is in a sense at this time a stay-at-home president, he can deal with these crises during election season without being overtly on the hot seat and not take time off from campaigning.

BumRushDaShow

(138,847 posts)
5. Fortunately
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:26 AM
Tuesday

his forte has been "foreign affairs" and he has been doing it for a long long long long time.

Given what we have heard about him over the years, i wouldn't want to be in the Oval office or Situation Room right now because of whatever expletives he might be hurling.

sarisataka

(20,590 posts)
2. While I understand the Israeli strategy
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:15 AM
Tuesday

and there is some validity to their justification, based on UN resolutions, the destruction of Hezbollah does put Iran in the hot seat. To not respond as their prize pawn is dismantled shows weakness, but there isn't really any upside to attacking Israel. The odds of success are low and if the strike fizzles like Iran's last attack it will show they are impotent.

EYESORE 9001

(27,361 posts)
3. Not to mention
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:19 AM
Tuesday

the possibility of turning Tehran into a pile of rubble. I wouldn’t expect anything less if ballistic missiles penetrate the iron dome.

sarisataka

(20,590 posts)
6. I think more than Tehran, Iran should be concerned
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:27 AM
Tuesday

about the Arak nuclear facility. It is in western Iran, very much within reach of Israel.

Back when, I participated in a war gamed attack to destroy the facility. It is very well defended, but not invincible. Also, F-35s were not yet available when it was gamed out.

EX500rider

(11,346 posts)
20. I think Iran should be more worried about their oil facilities
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:01 PM
Tuesday

Kharg Island's oil terminals are soft target that would hit Iran where it hurts.

sarisataka

(20,590 posts)
23. Kharg Island is a sitting duck
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:19 PM
Tuesday

And a major attack could cripple Iran for a decade.

The main protection it has is the threat of international condemnation over possible environmental damage to the Gulf and from Iranian oil consumers. Since Israel shows a very high DGAF tolerance to international opinion, that protection is thin. If Israel really wants to take out Kharg Island the US is the only one who could talk them out of it and that conversation will not be on the evening news.

Happy Hoosier

(8,226 posts)
4. They may try a token response....
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:20 AM
Tuesday

Something the Israelis can defend against effectively and not trigger a massive counter-attack.

If the Iranians decide to go all-in, they are going to get pasted by a combined Israeli/US response.

sarisataka

(20,590 posts)
8. That is a plausible idea
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:37 AM
Tuesday

more a show of resistance than any effort to cause serious damage. Avoid a large retaliation if successful or embarrassment if it fails.

I do not see the US participating, except defensively, unless Iran were to use NBC weapons or cause major damage to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Haifa

Happy Hoosier

(8,226 posts)
12. It's a FAFO moment for Iran, and I think they know it.
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:56 AM
Tuesday

After the Israelis killed the Hamas official, they vowed revenge, and have yet to respond, which suggests to me they know they aren't well positioned for a hot conflict with Israel and possibly the US. They may feel the need to show the flag, but I can't see them taking action that invites a full scale response. There's no positive outcome for them in that.

BumRushDaShow

(138,847 posts)
10. Well the instability and uncertainty
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:44 AM
Tuesday

is triggering the oil market (naturally), although the current WTI spot is bopping around $70/bbl.

(snapshot for the 10:31 am ET price)

mjvpi

(1,524 posts)
13. Thank you. The escalating madness in this conflict is staggering.
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 12:37 PM
Tuesday

All of these “leaders " should be shipped out to a deserted island where interdependence is the only option for survival.

Mosby

(17,091 posts)
17. The US has two carrier strike groups in the Med.
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:00 PM
Tuesday

And Israel has it's missle defense systems ready.

It's probably going to be like the last attack from Iran, where all sorts of missle/drone attacks were attempted, with little damage as a result.

BumRushDaShow

(138,847 posts)
18. Let's hope it is all "show"
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 01:13 PM
Tuesday

(although "collateral damage", including injuries/deaths of civilians, can happen with interceptions)

moonshinegnomie

(2,845 posts)
16. i think israel is going to hit iran hard
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 12:52 PM
Tuesday

i wouldnt be surprised if they go after iran's nuclear facilities as well as aiming to take out the iranian leadership.
i think israel has reached the point of saying enough is enough

EX500rider

(11,346 posts)
26. You think 180 ballistic missiles is a "token response"?
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 07:56 PM
Tuesday

I doubt the US would think so if another country fired that many at us.

It'd be more like "It's on like Donkey Kong" and the JDAM's & Reapers would be flying ASAP

EX500rider

(11,346 posts)
28. They only telegraph their Intentions by necessity
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 09:33 PM
Tuesday

Fueling up ballistic missiles and setting up mobile launchers all telegraph what they're going to do regardless if they want to or not.

Yes I'm surely Iranians were hoping no damage was done LOL

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