In a retaliatory move, Israel launched airstrikes in Iran targeting military sites following a ballistic missile attack on Oct. 1. The Israeli military described the strikes as precise and necessary in response to ongoing attacks from Iran and its proxies in the region.
Explosions were heard in Tehran, the Iranian capital, as a result of the airstrikes. This comes amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with Iran launching two previous ballistic missile attacks on Israel.
The timing of the strikes coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s return to the U.S. after a Middle East tour where he had urged Israel to avoid further escalating conflicts and refrain from targeting nuclear sites in Iran.
Despite the lack of immediate information on damage in Iran, Israel justified its actions as a necessary response to ongoing attacks from Iranian soil. The situation remains tense as Israel continues to defend itself against threats from multiple fronts.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation as the conflict between Israel and Iran unfolds.