As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, Israel faces critical decisions on how to respond, ranging from military strikes to strategic diplomacy. Meanwhile, Iran's next moves remain uncertain, with potential retaliatory actions or further regional destabilization on the horizon. The unfolding situation poses significant risks for the broader Middle East.

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Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran showed signs of making an alliance that could potentially change the geo-political landscape of Asia. 3 foreign ministers and defence minister met on the sideline of the UNGA. Each of the 4 countries – Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran has an axe to grind with one or more members of the QUAD alliance. Pakistan-India tensions, US and Russia-China pulls & pressures, deep Iran-West differences. Is this new grouping a threat to the QUAD alliance.

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Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported&nbsp;the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5)

The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

<h2>IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts</h2>

The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's&nbsp;border in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos.&nbsp;

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According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far.&nbsp;

The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed.&nbsp;

The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home.

Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons.&nbsp;

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Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound.&nbsp;

It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence.&nbsp;

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences". IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's border in southern Lebanon. The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon. The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israeli military struck Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon mosque | Top updates According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far. The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed. The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home. Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Commander Saeed Attallah Killed in Israeli Strike × Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound. It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli military plans 'serious and significant' response to Iran's missile attack on Israel

An Indian naval fleet has arrived at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas to conduct a joint exercise with the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf. Watch in for more details!

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Iran could be just 6 months away, from having 10 nuclear warheads ready to aim at its enemies. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran has increased its stockpile of Uranium enriched to 60%. Around 90% enrichment is required to make a nuclear bomb. So, will Iran dare to target its enemies with a nuclear bomb?

Iran to Have 10 Nuclear Warheads Ready to Aim at Enemies, Within Months? Report

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. In other news, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) &nbsp;Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16. This will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. &nbsp;

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Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.&nbsp;

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India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be travelling to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday (Oct 4). This will mark the first visit by an&nbsp;Indian foreign&nbsp;minister&nbsp;to Pakistan in nearly a decade.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;

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SpaceX founder Elon Musk has never shied away from showing his support for former United States president and&nbsp;Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and this time the X owner is&nbsp;set to attend one of his&nbsp;rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Oct 5). Musk seemingly&nbsp;confirmed that he will be&nbsp;present&nbsp;at the rally, replying to Trump’s post promoting the event. “I will be there to support!” Musk said in a post.&nbsp;

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Former United States President Barack Obama has planned to begin a 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee&nbsp;Kamala Harris next week in Pennsylvania, reported the American media citing&nbsp;an adviser to Harris'&nbsp;campaign, on Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;

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The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the highest court in the European Union, ruled on Friday (Oct 4) that any EU country can grant asylum to Afghan women based solely on their nationality and gender.

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The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive change with regard to local youth joining terror outfits. The Indian Army says that no local youth have joined the terror outfits in 2024 and the local recruitment has come down to zero. The Indian Army also says that the total number of active terrorists in the UT is at 80 and the majority of them are foreign terrorists.&nbsp;

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Pakistani authorities placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to&nbsp;Islamabad, to prevent supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding a rally seeking his release, on Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;

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Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address in Tehran, called the missile attack on Israel "legal and legitimate". He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. In other news, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will travel to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16. This will be the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. Click on the headlines to read more Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. India's EAM Jaishankar to visit Pakistan to attend SCO Summit in October India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be travelling to Pakistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15-16, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday (Oct 4). This will mark the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade. Israel likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says former PM Ehud Barak Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4). Elon Musk says 'will be there to support' as Trump returns to site of July assassination attempt for rally SpaceX founder Elon Musk has never shied away from showing his support for former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and this time the X owner is set to attend one of his rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Oct 5). Musk seemingly confirmed that he will be present at the rally, replying to Trump’s post promoting the event. “I will be there to support!” Musk said in a post. Barack Obama to hold 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris Former United States President Barack Obama has planned to begin a 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris next week in Pennsylvania, reported the American media citing an adviser to Harris' campaign, on Friday (Oct 4). EU court rules Afghan women can claim asylum based on nationality alone; no proof of persecution needed The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the highest court in the European Union, ruled on Friday (Oct 4) that any EU country can grant asylum to Afghan women based solely on their nationality and gender. India: Local recruitment of terror groups in Kashmir hits zero; majority of active militants now foreign The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive change with regard to local youth joining terror outfits. The Indian Army says that no local youth have joined the terror outfits in 2024 and the local recruitment has come down to zero. The Indian Army also says that the total number of active terrorists in the UT is at 80 and the majority of them are foreign terrorists. Pakistan locks down capital, suspends internet services to stop rally by Imran Khan's party supporters Pakistani authorities placed shipping containers on key roads and highways leading to Islamabad, to prevent supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding a rally seeking his release, on Friday (Oct 4). WATCH: Harmanpreet left furious after umpires ask Amelia Kerr to return despite runout in Women's T20 WC Indian women's team’s T20 World Cup contest opener was nothing short of dramatic incidents as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were in the news on Friday (Oct 4). In India’s first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, Harmanpreet was left furious after on-field umpires called back Amelia Kerr despite she was run out, causing an early controversy in the tournament. The decision was not met with open arms by the Indian contingent as skipper Harmanpreet was also joined by coach Amol Muzumdar in a mini-protest. CTRL Movie Review: Ananya Panday is excellent in a film on deepfake and dangers of digital world CTRL Movie Review: Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL is an eye-opening watch. How? Read on to find it. It's a digital age, and we are all loving it. Forget hours, everything is available in minutes and sometimes seconds, making our lives easier and more leisurely. We have become dependent on this technology-driven life, which is what you would expect in the 24th year of the 21st century.

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Since October 7, this volatile region has experienced a bloodbath of civilians. At this point, when Iranian & Israeli forces have locked horns. United nations has warned the world of a dangerous time in west Asia history. In our next report, we tell you more about the cost of bloody wars in this region.

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In our top story, we talk about decades-long animosity between the two nations and what led to this direct confrontation between the two nations.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public sermon in five years on Friday, declaring that the Islamic Republic’s missile strikes on Israel were "legal and legitimate". Watch in for more details!

Iran's Khamenei At First Public Sermon In 5 years: Attack On Israel 'Legal and Legitimate' | WION

As Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Lebanon and considered reprisal for an Iranian missile attack, US President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that "we can avoid" full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran launched a barrage of missiles against Israel on October 1st. It came as retribution to the killing of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah. Israel and its allies intercepted most of these missiles, keeping the human toll to a minimal. Watch in for more details!

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When asked on Thursday if he had persuaded Israel not to attack Iran's oil facilities, Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden responded that he would not engage in public negotiations. Watch to know more.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;

Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles.&nbsp;

“Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview.

He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv.

“I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian.&nbsp;

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Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past.&nbsp;

The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault.

During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign.

“There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years."

“That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.”

According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas.&nbsp;

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“I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’".&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4). Barak said that there was no doubt that Israel would not retaliate against Iran's Tuesday attack with over 180 ballistic missiles. “Israel has a compelling need, even an imperative, to respond. I think that no sovereign nation on Earth could fail to respond,” Barak said in an interview. He further said that the model for the Israeli response could be seen in Sunday's reprisal airstrikes against Houthi-controlled air facilities, power plants and docks in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah. This comes a day after the Yemen-based militant group fired missiles aimed at Israel's international airport outside Tel Aviv. “I think we might see something like that. It might be a massive attack, and it could be repeated more than once," the former prime minister told Guardian. Also read: Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Barak has also served as defence minister, foreign minister and army chief of staff, in the past. The former PM noted that there had also been suggestions that Israel should make use of this opportunity, in reprisal for the Iranian attack and launch attacks against Iran's nuclear facilities. However, he argued it would not significantly set back the Iranian programme. Earlier on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden highlighted that there had been discussions in Washington about a possible Israeli attack on Iran's oil sector, however he did not give any details on whether the US would support such an assault. During his tenure as defence minister, Barak was among Israel's most staunch advocates for bombing the Iranian nuclear facilities, trying and failing to convince former US Presidents George Bush and then Barack Obama, to contribute American military might to the campaign. “There are some commentators and even some people within the defence establishment who raised the question: Why the hell not hit the nuclear military programme?” Barak said. “A little bit more than a decade ago, I was probably the most hawkish person in Israeli leadership arguing that it was worth considering very seriously, because there was an actual capability to delay them by several years." “That’s not the case right now, because Iran is a de facto threshold country,” he argued. “They do not have yet a weapon – it may take them a year to have one, and even half a decade to have a small arsenal. Practically speaking, you cannot easily delay them in any significant manner.” According to Barak, a significant Israeli military response to an Iranian missile attack is not unavoidable and justifiable, he argued that the drift to a regional war could have been avoided much earlier if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been open to a US-promoted plan to rally Arab support for a post-war Palestinian government in Gaza to replace Hamas. Watch | Israel-Iran War: Will Not Negotiate In Public On Israeli Strikes In Iran × “I think that a strong response is inevitable. That doesn’t mean it was written in heaven a year ago that it’s going to happen,” Barak told the Guardian. “There were probably several opportunities to limit this conflict before it turned into something like a full-scale Middle East clash. For reasons that cannot be explained under any strategic thought, Netanyahu rejected any kind of discussion of what we call ‘the day after’". Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public sermon in five years on Friday, declaring that the Islamic Republic’s missile strikes on Israel were "legal and legitimate".

BREAKING: Iran’s Khamenei Addresses First Friday Sermon in 5 Years

The likelihood of economic disruptions has grown as the conflict in West Asia has intensified and widened beyond Israel and Hamas. The biggest hit is coming from the disruptions in the red sea shipping route. The situation in West Asia has taken a turn for the worse overnight as Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Israel.

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Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say.

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Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say.&nbsp;

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Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone.

According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding."

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"Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers."

The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities.

However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles.

Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage.

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This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US.&nbsp;

"Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben.

"We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1).

Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say. Underfunding to blame? Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone. According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding." Also read | India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit "Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers." The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities. However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles. Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage. Also read | Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US. "Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben. "We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Defence experts warn UK unable to defend Israel from Iranian missile threats

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