Footage circulating on social media shows cruise missiles crossing Iraqi skies toward Iran, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East.
According to posts shared on the platform X, the weapons are believed to be BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles, traditionally used in long-range precision strikes. The recordings show the missiles passing through Iraqi airspace before heading toward Iranian territory.
According to Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz, the country, together with the United States, carried out a “preemptive strike” against Iran aimed at neutralizing threats considered imminent to Israel’s national security. In an official statement, Katz said the operation sought to eliminate strategic risks before they could materialize.
State of Emergency in Israel
Amid expectations of potential Iranian retaliation, which could involve ballistic missiles and drones, the minister announced the declaration of a “special state of emergency” across all of Israel. The public was instructed to strictly follow the guidance of the Home Front Command and remain in protected areas.
Israeli authorities raised the alert level of the country’s defense forces and missile defense systems.
The situation remains fluid, with the international community closely monitoring developments and the risk of a broader military escalation in the region.
Video: kruisraketten gezien boven Irak en Syrië tijdens aanval op IranX @Osinttechnical – #iran #israel #usa pic.twitter.com/mCWVCEnZlS
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Source and images: Israel’s Ministry of Defense | X @Osinttechnical. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
