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From /apa, October 26, 2024, 7:06 a.m
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TEHRAN. Israel has carried out its expected retaliatory strike on Iran for weeks. Two Iranian army members were killed.
- The article was last updated at 10:48 am.
The Israeli military announced early Saturday morning that it was “currently carrying out precise attacks on military targets in Israel in response to the Iranian regime’s ongoing attacks on Israel for months.” Iran Iranian media reported explosions in the west of the capital Tehran. Israel also attacked once again in Syria.
Iranian state television reported that air defenses had been activated. Iran’s air defense command said the attacks targeted military bases in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces. The air defense successfully repelled the attacks and the damage was “limited”. There was initially no more detailed information. In the morning it was announced that two Iranian army personnel were killed in the attacks. The two soldiers were hit by “missiles from the criminal Zionist regime,” the Iranian armed forces said.
“Precise attacks on military targets”
Israel later declared its attacks ended. The Israeli military announced early Saturday morning that the mission had been accomplished. “Our aircraft returned home safely.” The retaliatory strike hit missile production facilities and missile launch facilities Iran applied. “We have targeted and precise attacks on military targets Iran “If the Iranian regime makes the mistake of initiating a new round of escalation, we will be forced to react,” he added.
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The Israeli military said during the attacks that the Iranian regime and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7 last year – on seven fronts – including direct strikes from Iranian soil. “Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and duty to respond.” The defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized. “We will do whatever is necessary to defend the State of Israel and the Israeli people.”
The counterstrike followed the recent Iranian missile attack. On October 1st, the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s Elite force fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. The attack came after a series of targeted killings on Iranian territory by Israel targeting key actors in Iran’s Network of non-governmental allies. Iran’s In recent days, the Revolutionary Guards have repeatedly emphasized that they want to respond decisively to an Israeli attack.
“Appropriate response” is to be expected
And now, according to the Tasnim news agency, the mouthpiece of the Revolutionary Guards, it is back again Iran to respond to Israel’s attack. The Iran was prepared for this, the agency reported, citing insiders. “There is no doubt that Israel will face an appropriate response to its actions,” an insider was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, the state news agency IRNA reported, citing emergency service circles, that no victims were reported in Tehran. The internet in the capital was severely throttled. The Iran closed its airspace completely, according to state media. All flights have been canceled, IRNA reported, citing a spokesman for the civil aviation authority.
After the Israeli retaliatory strike began, there was another rocket alarm in northern Israel. The Israeli army said warning sirens were sounding in the coastal town of Nahariya and surrounding areas. There were initially no reports of possible victims. The one with that Iran Allied Lebanese Hezbollah militia has been shelling Israel since the Gaza war began a year ago. Israel responded with massive air strikes and now also a ground offensive. Two men were injured by rocket debris in Nahariya on Thursday.
Underground command center
According to media reports, the Israeli cabinet had carried out the retaliatory strike on the Iran authorized shortly before the attack. A corresponding telephone conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant took place on Friday evening, the Haaretz newspaper reported. It was said that ministers had been informed in recent days about the scope of the apparent attack plan. Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi led the attack on the Iran from the Israeli Air Force’s underground command center at military headquarters in Tel Aviv along with Air Force Commander Tomer Bar, the Israeli army said.
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The attack on the Iran began during the Jewish day of rest, Sabbath. The high Jewish holidays had previously ended on Thursday evening.
According to a White House spokesman, the United States was aware of Israel’s actions but was not involved in the operation. Washington described Israel’s attacks on targets in the Iran as a “self-defense maneuver.” The “targeted attacks on military targets” are also a response to the Iranian missile attack on Israel on October 1st, said National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett on Friday (local time) in Washington. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Wednesday that Israel’s retaliatory measures should not lead to further escalation in the Middle East.
The Israeli attacks on the Iran According to US media reports, they do not target Iranian nuclear facilities or oil fields. The attack was actually focused on military targets, ABC and NBC reported. In recent weeks, the USA had urged Israel not to attack Iranian oil and nuclear facilities. According to the New York Times, White House and Pentagon officials have consulted closely with Israel in recent days about the scope and nature of Israel’s goals Iran could attack.
According to the Syrian state news agency SANA, Israel also shelled military facilities in central and southern Syria on Saturday night. The rockets came from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Lebanon and some of them could have been intercepted, the agency reported. According to SANA, there had previously been explosions near the capital Damascus. The Syrian regime is Israel’s arch-enemy Iran allied.
The USA continued to pledge its support to Israel. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and the United States’ “iron-clad commitment” to Israel’s security in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Gallant, the Pentagon said. The minister emphasized that the United States has increased its armed forces to support US personnel, Israel and partners in the region in the face of the threat from the Iran and those from Iran to protect supported terrorist organizations. The US is determined to “prevent any actor from exploiting tensions or expanding the conflict in the region.”
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To exercise restraint in its military responses and to avoid actions that could further destabilize the region.
The escalation of hostilities has raised concerns globally, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran. Observers note that the recent attacks and counterattacks signal a dangerous cycle of retaliation that could lead to wider conflict if not managed carefully. Analysts emphasize the need for diplomatic solutions and dialogue to address the underlying issues contributing to the violence.
the situation between Israel and Iran remains tense, with immediate military actions reflecting deeper geopolitical strife. The involvement of international powers, particularly the United States, adds another layer of complexity to the conflict, highlighting the global stakes at play.
