{"data":{"id":"fact_lanvvdxa13","thread":{"slug":"usa-iran","title":"USA–Iran Confrontation"},"occurredAt":"2024-10-01T12:00:00.000Z","recordedAt":"2026-09-02T03:39:34.851Z","title":"Iran fires about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Nasrallah and Haniyeh killings","body":"On 1 October 2024, Iran launched approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, marking its second direct attack on the country. The attack was in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli air defenses intercepted many of the missiles, but hundreds of structures were damaged, according to Israeli data. The attack heightened tensions and prompted Israel to vow retaliation.","location":"Israel","actors":["Iran","Israel","Hezbollah","Hamas"],"verdict":"VERIFIED","verdictNote":"Multiple reputable sources confirm Iran launched about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on 1 October 2024, in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Jerusalem Post reports nearly 200 missiles and details damage, while other sources corroborate the attack. No credible source disputes these facts.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-824486","title":"Israel data show hundreds of structures damaged in Iran’s attack","publisher":"The Jerusalem Post","retrievedAt":"2026-09-02"}],"tags":["iran-israel-conflict","ballistic-missiles","nasrallah","haniyeh","middle-east"],"views":1,"updatedAt":"2026-09-03T00:11:28.330Z","media":[],"relatedFactIds":[],"url":"/fact/fact_lanvvdxa13"}}