Israel has vowed to retaliate over the massive missile attack launched by Iran on Tuesday, and the Israeli military officials warned that its response will come at a time and place chosen by them. They believe this attack is retaliation for the military operations Israel lately carried out against its allies in Lebanon, Tehran’s Hezbollah.

“This operation will have consequences. We have plans, and we will act at the place and time we decide,” said Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, an Israel Defense Forces spokesman, at a press briefing. He hinted that the incident would not remain undeterred and the reactions would be decisive.

About 200 missiles were launched in the direction of Israel, stated the IDF, hitting many locations in its territory. Of course, however, most of those missiles were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense and did not cause much death and destruction. There were primarily minor casualties, and there were hardly any civilian casualties, thanks to the swift action of the defense systems.

Alarms blared across the nation as explosions echoed from Jerusalem and other cities, as well as from the Jordan River Valley. Citizens ran for bomb shelters as the missiles fell from above. State television reporters are shown filming at times during live broadcasts while lying on the ground as mayhem erupts. Reuters journalists witness missiles being shot down in neighboring Jordan, highlighting the widespread of the attack.

According to Israeli media reports, the number of missiles launched ranges between 100 and as many as 400. The scale of the attack remains under verification; however, it undoubtedly stands as one of the most significant attacks in recent history.

The White House stated support of Israel, confirming that it was indeed US military forces that helped the country defend its barrage of missiles launched by Iran. A spokesperson mentioned that the American troops played a crucial role in shooting down some missiles targeted toward Israeli targets, thereby sealing the strong alliance between the two countries. President Joe Biden and his administration confirmed their commitment to protecting Israel as the situation simmers in the region.

Following vows by Iran to strike back at Israel in response to military operations against leaders of the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, the missile attack was the latest dangerous escalation in the war between the two nations. Regional tensions continue to flare.

There is tension in the atmosphere as the Israeli government assesses what has been done and prepares its counter-strike. Rear Admiral Hagari had warned that on its terms, Israel would act while the immediate threat had subsided, and a more significant response was forthcoming.

The region is now watched with bated breath by international observers who think it could signal a bigger war if the situation escalates further. It is now more than a week since Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacked sites belonging to America and its allies in the Persian Gulf. Its hierarchy has threatened to attack even more if Israel retaliates, thereby giving a hint of a possible long and brutal tit-for-tat battle.

Holding ground, the world waits for what could be the next event in this protracted and increasingly volatile conflict between two nations.