Washington DC [US], October 2 (ANI): US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday that the US Military coordinated closely with Israeli Defence Forces to help defend Israel from Iran and President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris personally monitored the attack.
Speaking at a press briefing, Sullivan said that no civilian deaths were reported in the Iranian attack. Sullivan said that Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel.
Today Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards targets in Israel. The United States military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel against this attack. US Naval destroyers joined Israeli air defence units in firing interceptors to shoot down inbound missiles President Biden and vice president Harris monitored the attack and the response from White House Situation Room joined in person and remotely by their National Security team.
He added that the US is working with the IDF to assess the impact of the attack.
“We are still working with the IDF and the authorities in Israel to assess the impact of the attack but at this time and I stress at this time we do not know of any deaths in Israel. We do not know of any damage to aircraft or strategic military assets in Israel. In short based on what we know at this point attack appears to have been defeated and ineffective. This was first and foremost the result of professionalism of the IDF but in no small part because of the skilled work of the US Military and meticulous ioint planning in anticipation.”
Sullivan stressed that this was a developing situation and that the US will consult with Israel on the next steps that they would take.
“We reserve the right to amend and adjust as necessary as we gather more information. The word ‘Fog of War’ was invented for a situation like this. This is a fluid situation. We will consult with the Israelis on next steps in terms of the the response and how to deal with what Iran has just done. We will continue to monitor for further threats and attacks from Iran and its proxies. We are particularly focused on protecting US service members,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Tehran Times quoted Iran‘s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying, “In this operation, some air bases and radar centers, as well as the conspiracy and assassination plotting centers against the resistance leaders, particular Ismail Haniyeh and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, as well as the military commanders of Hezbollah, the Islamic Resistance of Palestine, and the commanders of IRGC, were targeted.”
IRGC announced the name of today’s military operation against Israeli regime as “Operation True Promise II”,”
Israeli Defence Forces on Tuesday night released footage of hundreds of Iranian missiles as they rained over the Old City in Jerusalem on Tuesday in a major escalation of the raging conflict in the Middle East. The IDF further said that it intercepted ‘a large number’ of the 180 ballistic missiles launched from Iran. The Times of Israel reports that Israelis have now been told they can leave shelters after Iranian attack of 180 ballistic missiles.
The IDF said, “Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets.” (ANI)

“Totally unacceptable,” US State Secy condemns Iran’s attack on Israel

Washington DC [US], October 2 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, condemned the Iranian attack on Israel, calling it “totally unacceptable.”
Blinken stated that Iran had launched a direct attack on Israel, including 200 ballistic missiles.
“Before I speak to this meeting, let me say this: a few hours ago, Iran, for the second time in five months, launched a direct attack on Israel, involving some 200 ballistic missiles. This is totally unacceptable, and the entire world should condemn it,” he said.
Blinken reaffirmed US support for Israel, stating that they would continue close communication with Israel moving forward.
“Initial reports suggest that Israel, with the active support of the United States and other partners, successfully repelled the attack. We have once again demonstrated our commitment to Israel‘s defence. We will remain in close contact with Israel and other regional partners in the coming hours and days,” he said.
Referring to Secretary Blinken‘s remarks, Jaishankar said that the two leaders “address global issues.”
“On the (India-US) bilateral front, we have achieved a lot since our last meeting, but there are also global issues to address, including some of the events you’ve mentioned today. I look forward to a productive conversation,” he said.
“It’s a pleasure to have my friend and colleague, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, here with us today. In recent weeks, we’ve seen the incredible vibrancy and strength of the partnership between the United States and India. We had Prime Minister Modi here in Wilmington, Delaware, for the Quad meeting, as well as a bilateral meeting with President Biden,” he said.
He noted that the warmth and ambition in the India-US relationship were at an unprecedented level.
“The warmth of that meeting and the ambition in the relationship are at an all-time high. This reflects the value that both countries place on this partnership–a partnership in many sectors, including strategic technology, space, semiconductors, and clean energy. Our countries are increasingly working together to create new opportunities, not just for people in India and the United States but also globally,” Blinken said.
The Secretary of State emphasised India’s critical role on the global stage in promoting peace.
“India plays a critical role on the global stage, working for peace and security. We are doing more together than ever before. Following the UN General Assembly and the meetings we held with the Quad and bilaterally, this is an excellent opportunity to take stock of the many issues we are addressing together, improving the lives of our people and making a positive contribution to the world,” he said.
Responding to Blinken, EAM Jaishankar thanked him for facilitating the meetings between Prime Minister Modi and US President Biden and acknowledged the opportunity these meetings provided to assess progress in various areas.
“It’s a great pleasure to be back in Washington and at the department. Let me begin by thanking you for the excellent meeting between the Prime Minister and the President in Delaware and a very successful Quad meeting. These gatherings gave us a chance to take stock of the progress in various areas. I look forward to our discussions today. On the bilateral front, we have achieved a lot since our last meeting, but there are also global issues to address, including some of the events you mentioned today. I look forward to a productive conversation,” he said.
Jaishankar, who arrived in the US capital on Sunday, and during his brief visit to Washington, the external affairs minister also has a series of meetings planned, including discussions with White House officials and an engagement at a think tank. This is Jaishankar‘s first visit to the US since the third Modi government took office. (ANI)