Iran says it has finished its missile attack on Israel

STORY: Iran said its missile attacks on Israel were over early on Wednesday (October 2) – barring, it says, further provocation.

Iran's attack marked its biggest-ever military blow against Israel.

According to Israel, Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Israel and the U.S. promised to retaliate as fears of a wider war intensified.

Washington said it would work with Israel, its longtime ally, to make sure Iran faced “severe consequences” for Tuesday’s attacks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X on Wednesday QUOTE:

"Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful,"

On Tuesday sirens sounded across Israel and explosions rattled Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley as the entire population was told to seek refuge in bomb shelters.

Israel activated air defenses, intercepting most missiles, and Netanyahu warned Iran it would "pay" for its actions.

While no injuries were reported in Israel, one person was killed in the occupied West Bank.

Iran claimed its actions were defensive - and solely aimed at Israeli military facilities.

Tehran said it was in response to Israeli killings of militant leaders as well as aggression in Lebanon against Hezbollah and in Gaza.

Iran's military threatened vast destruction to Israeli infrastructure in the event of a response.

The U.S. later reinforced its support for Israel, with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan calling Iran's attack "ineffective."

"We are proud of the actions that we've taken alongside Israel to to protect and defend Israel. We have made clear that there will be consequences, severe consequences for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case."

Following the attack, Israel resumed strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut suburbs, issuing new evacuation orders for the area.