Is the Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel by Iran the Start of World War 3?

Marine General and former Secretary of Defense James Mattis once famously stated, "You may want a war over. You may declare it over. You may even try to walk away from it. But the bottom line is that the enemy gets a vote." The same could be said for Iran's actions on October 1st, which saw approximately 200 ballistic missiles launched toward Israel. The world may wish that World War 3 never comes to be.

We may even try to avoid it. Unfortunately, those like Iran will always have a vote. The ballistic missile attack on Israel today can hardly be described as anything but an act of war. That action is likely to have severe consequences for Iran, and it is extremely likely the entire world will be dragged into the fray in one form or another. Is Iran's missile attack the start of World War 3? It may very well be that world war is merely a matter of semantics as we are on the cusp of something large.

Source: Times of Israel

The Context and Immediate Impact of the Missile Attack on Israel

The ballistic missile attack against Israel today didn't happen in a vacuum. It comes on the heels of a string of Israeli military and intelligence successes that are unprecedented. Israel defense forces had recently devastated Hamas for its October 7th attack when it began to turn its attention toward Hezbollah.

In September, Israel launched a coordinated attack that saw thousands of pagers of Hezbollah militants explode simultaneously. During the same month, an Israeli strike killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. On the last day of the month, Israel launched a ground incursion into Lebanon.

Make no mistake about it, Iran launched its attack as it was reeling from Israeli military success. Across Israel, sirens blared, but it was clear that this was an act of desperation. Early reports are that damage and casualties in Israel are minimal. The attack failed, and now the world awaits the imminent Israeli response.

Why Iran Targeted Israel: Retaliation and Political Context

As Iran was preparing their attack against Israel, one would think they had to contemplate the cost of failure as well as the cost of doing nothing. Hezbollah was their hired gun next to Israel, and it was their threat that was to keep Israel at bay. Iran faced a dilemma: they couldn't remain passive after Israel killed the Hezbollah leader, but an ineffective response could be equally damaging.

It is this elevated game of brinkmanship that risks launching the planet into World War 3. What happens when neither side can back down and neither side can do nothing? The reality is that there are geopolitical forces at play over which the average American has zero control. The average American can, however, prepare to protect their family in any circumstance.

Immediate Response: Israel's Defensive Measures

Israel has certainly not abdicated its defense to anyone, and that includes the United States of America. Certainly, America did participate in the defense against the attack from Iran on Israel. American destroyers launched dozens of interceptors to aid our allies. However, Israel held its own.

It's a lesson that the average American family can emulate. No matter how small and how outnumbered, your defense is your responsibility. Israel intercepted hundreds of the missiles launched from Iran, and the damage was minimal as a result.

There was plenty of early warning that Iran was preparing to imminently launch a military attack against Israel. They didn't wait to respond. They prepared and they won the day. The average American family is no different. The evidence is ample that the world is on the brink. Don't wait to respond. Prepare today and secure your family's safety today.

U.S. and Global Involvement: What It Means for You

As the U.S. enters a contentious 2024 Presidential election, it is impossible for the implications not to be felt at home. The current administration is forced to defend Israel against this attack, and one can be certain that each party will say the other did not do enough.

The United States will be dragged into the fray whether we wanted it or not. The United States is making all the defensive preparations to defend Israel that are needed. The only question is whether or not you are doing the same for your own family.

For less than the cost of a trip to Disneyland, you can equip your entire family with the gas masks and equipment they will need to survive a future CBRN environment. Check out our Hazmat gear here. It is not fear-mongering to encourage preparation. Rather, it is pragmatism. We want to avoid World War 3 at all costs, even if that means us going out of business. Unfortunately, as stated earlier, the enemy gets a vote.

Lessons Learned: Are You Prepared for Such Scenarios

You have no control over whether or not Iran decides to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel for the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time. Doing so again against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran, but Iran is not your concern. Your concern is an imminent attack against your family. That is all that matters.

Indications that Iran is preparing a second round of attacks are strong. The only question is what are you going to do about it. You don't live in Northern Israel which is within reach of Hezbollah and Iran, but you do live in the United States of America, which is now a target.

Can your family survive if Iran decides to target a chemical factory near your home? Iranian nationals and interests are present in the United States. What happens if they turn against you? The attack by Iran against Israel will carry consequences for us all. How are you preparing for the day most people dread?

Hope is Not a Plan Preparedness Is

We wish it were not so, but we do not live in the world of fiction. We live in the reality we now face. Israel in April warned the world about the direction this conflict was heading, and yet, many did not believe them. We didn't have to wait until Iran was ready to imminently launch a ballistic missile to prepare. We knew early, and it was our responsibility to be ready.

That's why we create the products we create. We have an unfortunate, but solid grasp on reality. Why do we sell Potassium Iodide Tablets? It is not because we want to, for sure. It is because one day they will be necessary. Why do we sell children's gas masks? It's not because we look forward to disaster. It's because we know what matters most when disaster strikes.

God help us, we wish demand for our business would plummet to the point we are no longer needed. Unfortunately, the enemy gets a say in this market, as Iran so aptly demonstrated today. May we never be necessary, but until that reality exists, we prepare the world for the reality in which it currently lives.

Source: MIRA Safety Evakpak™ Survival Kit

The Future of the Iran-Israel Conflict: What Comes Next?

Your guess is as good as ours as to what comes next now that Iran has launched an unprecedented attack of missiles toward Israel. We know that Israel has nuclear weapons, and while we don't think that they will go there just yet, we know Iran is on the cusp of having such weapons themselves.

There does not appear to be an obvious off-ramp for the two sides to deescalate. While we do not have a seat at the negotiating table, we do have a seat at the kitchen table of our own households. Do as you please, but as for the team here at MIRA Safety and our households, we will prepare for the day most people dread. We pray that you will do the same, and if we can be a part of that story, it is our honor to do so.

No one woke up today knowing that a barrage of missiles would put the world on the brink of World War 3. Israel could ignore it and count the minimal damage as water under the bridge. They will not. The Israeli military said a response is forthcoming, and there is no reason not to believe them. They will launch an attack on Iran, and the world will be one more step closer to the abyss. The most important question now is: what will you do to protect your family?