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Operation Epic Fury continues. Israel’s and America’s attacks are increasing, and Iranian missiles are striking Israeli cities. Amid the conflict, however, recent terrorists seem to imply that the fighting has expanded beyond the Middle East, even reaching our shores.
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From CBN:
Israeli and American forces struck targets across Iran on Thursday, and Israel’s military confirms that its airstrikes have focused on Iran’s drone operations and leaders of the Basij paramilitary force.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, more than 250 Iranian drones and dozens of launchers have been destroyed since the fighting began. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) indicates that U.S. forces have struck roughly 6,000 targets, including more than 90 Iranian naval vessels, among them, about 60 ships and 30 minelayers.
Iran launched at least six missile barrages toward Israel throughout the day on Thursday, sending millions of Israelis, from Eilat in the south to Kiryat Shmona in the north, running for bomb shelters.
As the fighting continues in the Middle East, however, many fear that the conflict may have reached our shores. Earlier this week, the U.S. intercepted a possible Iranian “sleeper assets” trigger. And recent terror attacks, while not directly tied to Iran, could be related to this trigger.
CBN notes two terrorist attacks that occurred this week. In one instance, a Lebanese immigrant rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan. Though no one was hurt, the FBI stated afterward it is investigating the attack as “a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.”
In another instance, former National Guardsman Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire in an Old Dominion University classroom, killing one person and injuring two others. Jalloh formerly pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He also reportedly shouted “Allahu Akhbar” before carrying out his attack.
This is a sign that the war has reached our shores. Even if these two men were not directly connected to Iran, it seems all too likely that they were motivated by the conflict in the Middle East. As CBN puts it, “As the war between Israel and Iran continues to intensify, the conflict is no longer confined to the Middle East, with Security concerns now stretching from the Persian Gulf to American cities.”
Let’s pray for a swift and decisive victory over Iran, and let’s pray for protection from all attacks like these in America!
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(Excerpt from CBN. Photo Credit: Emily Elconin/Getty Images)
