The army of Israel launched attacks “against military targets” in Iranin response to Tehran’s launch of ballistic missiles since October 1, Israeli officials reported.
They spread on social networks images and videos of the bombingbut there was no official information at the moment about damage in the Islamic Republic.
🚨🇮🇱 | BREAKING NEWS: Israel is bombing military areas of the terrorist regime of Iran in Tehran. These images show Israel’s powerful retaliatory bombings. Netanyahu has said he will not stop until he destroys Israel’s enemies. pic.twitter.com/hycjnG41fh
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The attack, with which Israel threatened for weeksoccurs when the Middle East meets on the verge of a regional warmore than a year after the Hamas guerrilla attack against Israel.
Since then, Israel has launched a devastating ground offensive in the Gaza Strip and an invasion of Lebanon against fighters supported by Tehran.
Israeli attack on Iranian military targets
The Israeli military described the current attacks as “precise attacks against military targets in Iran”, without giving more details.
“The Iranian regime and its partners in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7… including direct attacks from Iranian soil,” according to an Israeli military statement.
“Like any sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and duty to respond“he added
🇮🇷🇮🇱 | LIVE: Explosions shake the Iranian capital.
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Explosions were heard in Tehran, the Iranian capital. and state media said some of the sounds came from air defense systems around the city.
At least 7 explosions in Iran
A Tehran resident told The Associated Press that they heard at least seven explosions that shook the surroundings. The resident spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation.
International flights began being diverted to western Iran as news of the attacks broke, flight tracking data showed.
🇮🇱🇮🇷 | URGENT
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirm that they are carrying out precise strikes against military targets in Iran, in response to months of continuous attacks by the Iranian regime. Israel indicates that since October 7 it has been attacked in seven… pic.twitter.com/If8Nrpj81i
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Beyond a brief reference, Iranian state television did not provide further details. and even began showing what it described as live footage of men loading trucks at a Tehran vegetable market, in an attempt to downplay the attack.
Meanwhile, the Syrian state news agency SANA, citing a military officer, reported that “volleys of missiles were launched from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan and Lebanese territories against some military sites in the southern and central regions of Syria early on Saturday.
Las syrian air defenses They had shot down some of the missiles, he added. There was no information on victims at this time.
🚨🇮🇱 | BREAKING NEWS: Israel is bombing military areas of the terrorist regime of Iran in Tehran. These images show Israel’s powerful retaliatory bombings. Netanyahu has said he will not stop until he destroys Israel’s enemies. pic.twitter.com/hycjnG41fh
— Eduardo Menoni (@eduardomenoni) October 25, 2024
Months of Iran attacks against Israel
Iran has launched two ballistic missile attacks against Israel In recent months, in the midst of the current war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Stripwhich began after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel has also launched a ground invasion and bombings against Lebanon.
Israel had promised respond harshly to Iran after the attack on October 1. Iran said that bombing was in response to deadly Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and vowed to respond to any retaliatory attacks.
🚨| URGENT: Iran’s supreme leader orders Iran’s military to prepare for war against Israel. 🇮🇱🇮🇷 pic.twitter.com/JnZQYylhem
— Eduardo Menoni (@eduardomenoni) October 26, 2024
Two US officials stated that Israel had notified the United States of the attacks in advance.
They pointed out that The United States is not involved in the operation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing operation.
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— José Díaz (@JJDiazMachuca) October 25, 2024
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**Interview with Middle East Analyst Sarah Cohen**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Sarah. We’ve just learned about Israel’s recent military actions targeting Iranian facilities. Could you elaborate on what sparked these attacks?
**Sarah Cohen**: Absolutely. Israel’s decision to target military sites in Iran comes in the wake of sustained missile attacks from Iran, which intensified after October 1. These escalations are part of a broader conflict that has been brewing since the October 7 attacks by Hamas against Israel. The longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a boiling point, leading to these retaliatory strikes.
**Interviewer**: The situation seems quite volatile. How has the international community responded to these developments?
**Sarah Cohen**: The international community is watching closely. There is considerable concern about the potential for a wider regional war. Countries like the U.S. are likely weighing their responses carefully, especially given the leaks about U.S. intelligence on Israeli operations. There are talk and fears that if this conflict expands, it could draw in other regional players as well.
**Interviewer**: Israel has described these actions as “precise attacks.” What does that signify in terms of military strategy?
**Sarah Cohen**: When Israel refers to “precise attacks,” it indicates their focus on minimizing collateral damage while targeting specific military capabilities. This strategy is critical for Israel not just for operational success but also to maintain international support and avoid alienating allies who are concerned about civilian casualties.
**Interviewer**: The reports indicate that flights were diverted in Iran following the strikes. What does that tell us about the immediate impact of these military actions?
**Sarah Cohen**: The diversion of flights suggests a significant level of alarm within Iran about these attacks. It indicates that the Iranian government is taking the situation seriously and preparing for a possible escalation. It’s a precautionary measure, anticipating further strikes that could affect civilian areas.
**Interviewer**: in light of these tensions, what should we expect in the coming days or weeks?
**Sarah Cohen**: I expect continued exchanges of military actions between Israel and Iran, alongside potential responses from Iranian proxies in the region, such as Hezbollah. There’s a possibility for further international diplomatic interventions aimed at de-escalation, but the situation remains precarious, and any miscalculation could lead to a broader conflict.
**Interviewer**: Thank you for your insights, Sarah. This is indeed a developing story, and we appreciate your time today.
**Sarah Cohen**: Thank you for having me. It’s important we continue to follow this closely.