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Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on several targets in Iran

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Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on several targets in Iran

Israel confirmed it struck numerous military targets during retaliatory strikes on Iran on Saturday in an operation later dubbed “Days of Repentance.”

According to public broadcaster KAN11, the attack was declared over at 5:45 a.m. as the sun began to rise over Tehran.

The attack occurred in three major waves, U.S. and Israeli officials said. According to Axios and New York Times.

Iran told AFP it had not received any reports of casualties from the strikes.

Later, early Saturday morning, the IDF announced the end of its retaliatory operation against Iran.

The IDF said the strikes were carried out in response to ongoing attacks on the State of Israel and its citizens.

The IDF confirmed that the operation was completed and that all mission objectives were achieved and all aircraft returned home safely.

The US Air Force struck missile factories that produced the missiles Iran fired at Israel last year.

At the same time, the IDF attacked surface-to-air missile systems designed to limit Israel’s freedom of action in the air in Iran.

“The State of Israel reserves the right to defend its citizens if the Iranian regime continues to attack the State of Israel and its civilian population,” the IDF said.

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According to Israeli media, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant led the attacks from a secure compound at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.

“The IDF is currently attacking precise targets in Iran,” IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a statement. “This is a response to the Iranian regime’s ongoing attacks on the State of Israel.

A second wave of airstrikes has been reported following explosions in Shiraz early Saturday morning.

Strikes in Tehran as part of Israel’s response, October 26, 2024.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after the attack on Iran, October 26, 2024 (Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO)

“The IDF is fully prepared for attack and defense. We are monitoring developments in Iran and its proxies in the region.”

No changes were announced to the orders of the rear command. Israel’s security cabinet also met to approve the strikes.

Walla said the 2,000-kilometer attack involved more than 100 aircraft, including the latest F-35.

The United States was notified by Israel ahead of the strikes on targets in Iran but was not involved in the operation, a US official told Reuters.

“We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran in self-defense and in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1,” Sean Savett, a White House National Security Council spokesman, said in a statement. “We would like to refer you to the Israeli government for more information about their activities.”

Sites in Iran

Israel reportedly attacked the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran.

“We are targeting something that may have threatened us in the past or may threaten us in the future,” NBC News quoted an Israeli official as saying. The official further stated that Israel is not targeting Iranian nuclear facilities or oil fields, but is focusing on military targets.

There were reports of widespread internet shutdowns across Iran as the attacks continued.

According to Iranian media, several strikes in Tehran targeted military bases in the south and southwest of Tehran.

Karaj, one of the cities where explosions were heard, is home to one of Iran’s nuclear power plants.

Tasnim News Agency reported that “there have been no reports yet of hearing the sound of missiles or aircraft in the skies of Tehran.”

Iranian officials and media have denied Israeli airstrikes, saying the explosions were the result of Iranian air defenses; an Israeli official categorically denied this in an interview with Ynet, saying: “This is a lie. Complete failure – zero interceptions.”

There were also reports of explosions at Imam Khomeini International Airport in the Iranian capital. However, Iranian officials deny that anything was wrong.

Parallel Operations

According to Israeli media, the IDF launched an artillery attack on the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the Gaza Strip as part of a wider series of strikes across the region, including both air and ground attacks on terrorist strongholds.

Israel also attacked targets in Syria, with the Syrian military confirming that the IDF carried out strikes on targets in central and southern Syria.

Explosions were also reported in Iraq as part of a series of responses to Iran and its proxies across the region.

No aircraft were flying over Syria or northern Iraq at the time of the alleged attack. According to media reports, Iran closed its airspace after the attack. Maariv.

A fire was reported Friday at an Iranian Defense Ministry facility in Tehran, although Tehran’s fire service denies any connection.

This is a developing story.