Israel-Iran War Begins Live Update: Israel Launches ‘Targeted Strikes’ on Tehran’s Military Targets, The White House indicated that an Israeli attack on Iran would lead to a direct exchange of fire between the two hostile countries and warned Tehran that it would have “consequences” if it retaliated.
Israel launched a series of airstrikes early on Saturday (October 26, 2024), hitting Iran which it said was targeting military sites in retaliation for a ballistic missile barrage the Islamic Republic fired into Israel on October 1, 2024, including about 200 ballistic missiles. Was included. The shelling of Israel was Iran’s second direct attack on Israel in six months. Iran vs Israel war
Iran says Israeli attack on military base caused ‘limited damage’. The Israeli military said its response to Iran’s ‘month-long offensive’ was complete and warned Tehran against retaliation. Iran vs Israel war
Iran said Israeli airstrikes that targeted military bases caused “limited damage” after Israel “completed” its attack and warned against any retaliation. Iran vs Israel war
The Israeli army struck Iranian military sites just after 2 pm on Saturday (22:30 GMT Friday) after it said it had been attacking “Iran and its proxies” in the region for months.
Hours later the Israeli military said it had “completed” the attack and “achieved its objective”.
Iran’s air defense headquarters confirmed in a statement that bases in Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran provinces were hit but that the attacks were “successfully repelled.” Iran vs Israel war
“However, some areas suffered minor damage, and the extent of the incident is currently under investigation,” it said. 100 Jets, 20 Targets: How Israel Hits Iran’s Military, Drone Installations
Israel Strikes Iran: A total of 100 Israeli warplanes hit 20 Iranian missile and drone sites in three waves. Here’s the inside scoop on how ‘Operation Days of Penance’ unfolded.
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Israel has launched ‘targeted strikes’ on military targets in Iran Days after Iran fired 200 ballistic missiles at Israel 100 fighters attack 20 targets in three waves Iran vs Israel war
Israel deployed its best warplanes and missiles as it carried out “specific strikes on military targets” in Iran, the latest in an escalating conflict between the rivals. The airstrikes came in three waves, days after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles into Israel in retaliation for the killings of the heads of its proxies Hezbollah and Hamas. Iran vs Israel war
For the attack, Israel deployed its fifth-generation F-35 Adir fighter jets, F-15I Ra’am ground attack jets, and F-16I Sufa air defense jets, covering a range of about 2,000 km. The weapons of choice were ‘Rampage’ a long-range, supersonic missile, and ‘Rocks’ a next-generation advanced stand-off air-to-surface missile. Iran vs Israel war
Israel’s military described the strike as a “specific attack on Iranian military targets”. Explosions were heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, although the Islamic Republic insisted they caused only “limited damage”.
“US President Joe Biden was updated on Friday (October 25, 2024) as the day-long operation progressed, and his national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said the Israelis were continuing the operation.” Iran vs Israel war
Iran has also signaled its readiness to respond to any “aggression” by Israel, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing sources who said there was “no doubt that Israel would face a proportionate response to any move”.
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Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera’s Rasool Serdar said that while Israel targeted multiple locations across Iran, including the north, east, and south, the main focus of the attack was the Iranian capital. He added, “The attacks initially targeted Iran’s air defense systems, missile bases, and drone installations.” Iran vs Israel war “Currently, Iranian officials are not reporting any casualties and are claiming that their integrated, multi-layered air defense system has worked effectively, portraying the situation as a success.” Meanwhile, Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) said flights across the country have returned to normal.
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There were no attacks on Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran or any other airport. The Israeli military focused strictly on military targets and refrained from targeting nuclear and oil facilities to prevent the escalation of a larger conflict. Iran vs Israel war
A total of 100 warplanes hit 20 Iranian missile and drone installations in three waves. The first wave of attacks was on Iran’s radar and air defense facilities, clearing the way for attacks on military bases. The second and third waves targeted Iran’s missile and drone installations.
Fighter jets attack in groups of 25-30. 10 jets conduct coordinated missile strikes, while others provide cover and diversion. During the strike, dubbed ‘Operation Days of Repentance. Israeli and US air defenses were on high alert to launch retaliatory missile strikes. Iran vs Israel war
Earlier, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a pre-recorded video statement, “The Iranian regime and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7 … including direct attacks from Iranian soil.” Israel “has the right and duty to respond,” he said.
However, Iran said its air defense systems successfully countered Israeli strikes in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces, causing “limited damage” in some areas. After the attack, Iran and its neighbor Iraq closed their respective airspaces.
Israel’s response was long expected after Iran launched a missile barrage in early October, which fired nearly 200 missiles into Israel and killed one person in the occupied West Bank. Iran said the attack was in retaliation for the killings of leaders of the Lebanese group Hezbollah, the Palestinian group Hamas, and the Iranian military in recent months.
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The United States has called on Iran to stop attacks on Israel to break the cycle of violence following Israeli attacks. The Middle East is awaiting Israel’s retaliation for the ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran on October 1. Israel had to postpone its retaliatory strikes because of the weather. Because its missiles use camera seekers to hit targets, Israel was waiting for clear weather to begin operations. Iran vs Israel war “We call on Iran to stop attacking Israel so that this cycle of war can end without escalating,” US National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett told reporters. “Their response was an exercise in self-defense and specifically avoiding populated areas and focusing only on military targets, unlike Iran’s attacks against Israel which target Israel’s most populated cities”. Iran vs Israel war “Our goal is to accelerate diplomacy and reduce tensions in the Middle East,” he said, stressing that the United States was not involved in the operation. Tensions between arch-rivals Israel and Iran escalated after a Hamas-led attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023. At least 42,847 people have been killed and 100,544 injured in Israel’s war in Gaza since then. Israel’s intensified attacks on Hezbollah since last month, including airstrikes and ground operations in the Lebanese capital Beirut, have raised fears that Iran and the United States may be drawn into a regional war.
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The White House has indicated that an Israeli attack on Iran would lead to a direct ceasefire between the two hostile nations and warned Tehran to respond with “consequences”. The country’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday (Oct 26, 2024) that a spokesman for Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority said flights on all routes have been canceled until further notice.
