<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">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;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:102,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1789}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:102,&quot;w&quot;:259,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1789}">Underfunding to blame?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:147,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1834}">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.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">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."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-issues-travel-advisory-regarding-iran-warns-nations-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-763815">India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1951}">"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."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">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.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">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.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:415,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2102}">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.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:682,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:601,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-planning-to-target-irans-oil-facilities-resort-to-targeted-assassinations-report-763835">Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:532,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2219}">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;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:599,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2286}">"Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:649,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2336}">"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.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:698,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2385}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:698,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2385}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

<p>Iran launched nearly 200&nbsp;missiles towards Israel late Tuesday night, intensifying the conflict between the two countries. The missiles lit up the night sky over cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. A dramatic video captured from the cockpit of a British Airways flight shows the launch of Iranian missiles, as reported by the New York Post.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-missile-attack-sends-more-troops-to-lebanon-763883">Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon</a></p>

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<h2><strong>Pilot captures missile launch</strong></h2>

<p>A British Airways pilot en route to&nbsp;Dubai captured video footage of the missiles, as reported by the New York Post.</p>

<p>Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s Iron Dome defence system, which is designed to intercept such attacks. However, footage also showed missile debris falling in different areas of Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-did-succeed-in-striking-airbases-during-attack-says-israel-763905">Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel</a></p>

<h2><strong>Iran's response to Israeli strikes</strong></h2>

<p>Iran claims the missile attack was a defensive move, responding to Israel's killing of militant leaders and recent airstrikes in Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-shahab-3-fattah-2-missiles-that-iran-fired-at-israel-in-oct-1-attacks-763892">West Asia crisis: Shahab-3, Fattah-2 among missiles that Iran fired at Israel in Oct 1 attacks</a></p>

<h2><strong>Israel vows retaliation</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the missile launch a 'serious mistake'. He warned that Iran underestimated Israel's determination to defend itself. Israel's UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, also promised that Iran would face severe consequences soon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-labour-party-received-gifts-worth-1bn-from-betting-and-gambling-firms-763889">UK's Labour Party received gifts worth $1bn from betting and gambling firms</a></p>

<h2><strong>US&nbsp;backs Israel</strong></h2>

<p>US President Joe Biden expressed strong support for Israel, calling the attack by Iran ineffective. The situation remains tense, with both countries preparing for possible further conflict.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Iran launched nearly 200 missiles towards Israel late Tuesday night, intensifying the conflict between the two countries. The missiles lit up the night sky over cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Iran launched nearly 200 missiles towards Israel late Tuesday night, intensifying the conflict between the two countries. The missiles lit up the night sky over cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. A dramatic video captured from the cockpit of a British Airways flight shows the launch of Iranian missiles, as reported by the New York Post. Also read | Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon 𝐍𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞. This is Israel right now. RT this so the entire world knows. pic.twitter.com/ok8CxCXxnP — Israel ישראל (@Israel) October 1, 2024 × Filmed from flight deck of an airliner near Shiraz, Iran. No warning from ATC who had no idea. Turned away immediately. pic.twitter.com/Iq6k6jY9Zm — Tim L-G🇺🇦 (@IntercityFC) October 1, 2024 × Pilot captures missile launch A British Airways pilot en route to Dubai captured video footage of the missiles, as reported by the New York Post. Some of the missiles managed to bypass Israel’s Iron Dome defence system, which is designed to intercept such attacks. However, footage also showed missile debris falling in different areas of Israel. Also read | Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel Iran's response to Israeli strikes Iran claims the missile attack was a defensive move, responding to Israel's killing of militant leaders and recent airstrikes in Lebanon. Also read | West Asia crisis: Shahab-3, Fattah-2 among missiles that Iran fired at Israel in Oct 1 attacks Israel vows retaliation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the missile launch a 'serious mistake'. He warned that Iran underestimated Israel's determination to defend itself. Israel's UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, also promised that Iran would face severe consequences soon. Also read | UK's Labour Party received gifts worth $1bn from betting and gambling firms US backs Israel US President Joe Biden expressed strong support for Israel, calling the attack by Iran ineffective. The situation remains tense, with both countries preparing for possible further conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

Cockpit footage captures Iranian missiles flying over Israel amid escalating tensions

<p>Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It stated that the attack damaged office buildings and other maintenance areas in the bases that do not impact the IAF’s functioning, according to the military.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, no Israeli Air Force aircraft were damaged in the attack, and all the missile impacts on Israeli airbases were deemed as “ineffective”&nbsp;by the IDF,&nbsp; meaning that no harm was caused to the continuous operations of the IAF, according to Israeli media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One person in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was killed by falling debris from an intercepted missile, while&nbsp;two were injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-missile-attack-sends-more-troops-to-lebanon-763883"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon</strong></a></p>

<p>The IDF said that it measures the effectiveness of an attack on the basis of how much damage it caused to critical infrastructure and assets, how many casualties were caused, and not how many missiles ultimately impacted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the contrary, Iran defence minister, Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, earlier claimed that 90 per cent of missiles had been able to breach Israel’s defences, and that Tehran had only targeted military installations.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran Attacks Israel: Israel Says Iran ‘will Pay’ For Launching A Major Missile Attack Against It</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Mossad head holds meeting with officials&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military said its chief of staff, the head of Shin Bet and the head of the Mossad all met at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. They are expected to discuss Israeli plans to respond to Iran’s attack yesterday.</p>

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Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited. The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media.

Israel said Iran did succeed in striking its airbases during a missile attack on Tuesday, however, adding that the damage caused was limited. The Israeli military said that Iran did succeed in striking Israeli airbases with missiles, but the attack was "ineffective", the Guardian reported, citing Israeli local media. It stated that the attack damaged office buildings and other maintenance areas in the bases that do not impact the IAF’s functioning, according to the military. Moreover, no Israeli Air Force aircraft were damaged in the attack, and all the missile impacts on Israeli airbases were deemed as “ineffective” by the IDF, meaning that no harm was caused to the continuous operations of the IAF, according to Israeli media. One person in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was killed by falling debris from an intercepted missile, while two were injured by shrapnel in Tel Aviv. Also read: Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon The IDF said that it measures the effectiveness of an attack on the basis of how much damage it caused to critical infrastructure and assets, how many casualties were caused, and not how many missiles ultimately impacted. On the contrary, Iran defence minister, Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, earlier claimed that 90 per cent of missiles had been able to breach Israel’s defences, and that Tehran had only targeted military installations. Watch | Iran Attacks Israel: Israel Says Iran ‘will Pay’ For Launching A Major Missile Attack Against It × Mossad head holds meeting with officials The Israeli military said its chief of staff, the head of Shin Bet and the head of the Mossad all met at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. They are expected to discuss Israeli plans to respond to Iran’s attack yesterday. 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)

Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel

Fifty US military personnel have now been diagnosed with shocks and traumatic brain injuries following the Iranian missile attack on US forces in Iraq earlier this month. That's an increase of 16 from late last week when the Pentagon said 34 cases had been diagnosed. Watch report:

50 US troops diagnosed with brain injuries after Iranian missile strike