Israel-Iran A US senior official emphasised that the Israeli operation was extensive, targeted, and precise, and warned Iran of potential ‘consequences’ if it retaliated. The operation involved dozens of Israeli aircrafts targeting military installations.
Israel-Iran Conflict: On Saturday, the White House remarked that Israel’s latest attacks on Iranian military sites should effectively bring an end to the direct hostilities between the two countries. A senior official highlighted that the Israeli operation was thorough, focused, and accurate, cautioning Iran about possible ‘repercussions’ should it respond, according to AP. The US administration, including President Joe Biden, was kept updated throughout the mission, while clarifying there was no American role in the strikes.
Which provinces in Iran were reported as targets in Israel’s recent strikes?
Iran’s Response: Iran reported that its air defense systems effectively intercepted Israel’s attacks, resulting in only “minimal damage” to certain areas. According to Iranian forces, Israel targeted military sites in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. US and Israeli officials noted that three waves of explosions were reported in the capital and nearby bases over a period of more than two hours, demonstrating Iran’s air defense capabilities, Reuters reported. The operation involved numerous Israeli aircraft, including fighter jets and tankers, striking military sites across various regions in Iran, roughly 1,600 kilometers away from Israel.
Military Targets in Iran: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it has concluded a sequence of airstrikes on Iranian military positions, referred to as “Days of Repentance,” in retaliation for sustained assaults from Iran, including a large-scale missile strike on October 1. These airstrikes were conducted in successive waves across several hours, targeting air defense systems and ballistic missile production facilities linked to Iran’s recent actions against Israel. Iranian local media reported that no fires or explosions were observed at the oil refinery south of Tehran, according to Agence France Presse. Additionally, a spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced that all flights are suspended until further notice, as reported by the state news agency IRNA.
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: US asserts Israeli strikes on Iran should halt the exchange of fire and cautions Iran on the ‘consequences’ of a counterattack.
Israel has called these strikes an “act of self-defense” after Iran’s earlier ballistic missile assault on October 1, involving nearly 200 missiles directed at Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched these actions in response to escalating attacks from Iran and allied groups since early October.
Reports of explosions in Tehran highlight the scale of military engagement following these strikes.
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: ‘If Iran chooses to retaliate, we will have no choice but to respond,’ says Israeli military.
In a video statement on Saturday, IDF foreign media spokesperson Lt. Col. Daniel Hagari confirmed, “The Israeli response to Iran’s attacks on Israel is now complete.”
He added, “We executed targeted, precise strikes on military assets within Iran, neutralizing immediate threats to Israel. The Israel Defense Forces have accomplished their mission,” Hagari stated.
“If Iran’s leadership decides to initiate a new escalation, we will be compelled to respond,” he warned.
“Our message is firm: Anyone who endangers Israel and pushes for wider conflict will face serious repercussions. Today, we showed that we have both the means and determination to act decisively, prepared on offense and defense to protect Israel and its people,” Hagari emphasized.
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