Ayatollah Ali Khamenei personally gave the order to launch missiles at Israel, reports Reuters.

According to information from journalists, many missiles launched from Iran were intercepted in the airspace of Jordan, neighboring Israel. The missile attack on Israel was ordered by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, Reuters reported, citing its sources. Iran carried out the attack in response to IDF actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon, the largest escalation of the regional war in recent years. Most of the missiles were intercepted in Jordan.

The missile attack began and air raid sirens sounded throughout the country. Israeli defenses were able to intercept a significant number of missiles fired from Iran.

The United States actively cooperates with Israel on air defense issues. Israel and the US are taking diplomatic steps to prevent further attacks. The Iranian operation has caused alarm among local residents and journalists throughout Israel.