What the papers say – October 2
All eyes are on the Middle East for Wednesday’s papers in the wake of Israel’s military operation in Lebanon in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Iran has launched a retaliatory assault, with the Metro, the i, the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mirror focusing on the Middle Eastern conflict.
Wednesday’s METRO: “Iran’s New Blitz At Israel” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/QSSdxi82DR
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Wednesday’s i: “Iran missile attack on Israel sparks fears of new war” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CApXuUOpfp
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Wednesday’s Daily TELEGRAPH: “Iran attacks Israel” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Z880U72xQO
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Wednesday’s Daily MIRROR: “Revenge From Above” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/xF2qE0GvYp
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The Guardian, the Daily Mail, and the Financial Times also look to Iran’s response, as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel late on Tuesday.
Wednesday’s GUARDIAN: “Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches missile attack” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/qQwnSYKBmB
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Wednesday’s Daily MAIL: “The Iron Dome holds firm against Iran’s 200-missile blitz… now Israel vows vengeance” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/9o6z6TAk5A
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Wednesday’s FINANCIAL Times: “Iran fires missile barrage against Israel” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/O05R1LMJ5z
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The Daily Express leads on the US threatening Iran after its assault on Israel.
Wednesday’s Daily EXPRESS: “U.S. Threatens ‘Severe’ Response As Iran Attacks Israel” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Vep0sY9OiM
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 1, 2024
The Independent and The Times keeps its headline simple, summing up global reaction to conflict between Iran and Israel.
Wednesday’s TIMES: “Middle East erupts” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5s0jKGuYWN
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 1, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star opts for a different lead, instead focusing on the horse that lead Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and its recent OBE.
Wednesday’s Daily STAR: “Queen’s funeral horsey gets an OBE” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6IK6jkegON
— Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) October 1, 2024
