Israel attacks Iran
Israel used its most advanced fighter jets and missiles to conduct targeted attacks on military sites in Iran, the most recent incident in the increasing tensions between the two nations. The airstrikes, occurring in three separate attacks, took place shortly after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to the assassination of the leaders of its allies Hezbollah and Hamas.
Israel used its advanced F-35 Adir fighter jets, F-15I Ra’am ground attack jets, and F-16I Sufa air defence jets to carry out the strikes, spanning around 2,000 kilometres. The preferred weapons were the ‘Rampage’ long-range, supersonic missile and the ‘Rocks’ next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile.
The Israeli military concentrated on military sites only and avoided targeting nuclear and oil facilities to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
100 fighter jets conducted three waves of attacks on 20 missile and drone facilities in Iran. The initial wave of assaults targeted Iran’s radar and air defense installations, paving the way for subsequent attacks on military compounds. Iran’s missile and drone sites were attacked during the second and third rounds.
The strikes were conducted by the fighter jets in batches of 25-30. While 10 jets carried out the synchronized missile attacks, the remaining aircrafts offered protection and distraction. Israeli and US air defenses were on high alert during the ‘Operation Days of Repentance’ strikes to respond to missile strikes.
The Middle East is anxiously anticipating Israel’s response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on October 1. Israel was forced to delay its retaliatory attacks because of the weather. Israel was anticipating favorable weather conditions to conduct the operation due to the camera seekers on its missiles.
Nevertheless, Iran claimed that its air defense system effectively thwarted Israel’s strikes in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces, causing only “minor damage” to specific areas. Iran and Iraq shut down their own airspace after the attacks.
Airstrikes
Israel pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes early Saturday (October 26, 2024), saying it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel on October 1, 2024, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran’s second direct attack on Israel in six months.
The Israeli military said its “precise and targeted strikes” hit missile air defence systems and “aerial capabilities” as well as missile manufacturing facilities in Iran; Iran says it is a clear violation of UN Charter
United States
President Joe Biden stated that it seemed as though Israel had only targeted military sites in their attack on Iran, and he expressed his wish that they were the final ones.
Sean Savett, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council, called on Iran to stop attacking Israel in order to prevent further escalation and bring an end to the current cycle of violence.
He commented that their reaction was meant for self-protection, steering clear of populated regions and concentrating only on military objectives, unlike Iran’s strike on Israel which aimed for Israel’s largest city.
Emphasizing that the US was not involved in the operation, Savett stated that the goal is to speed up diplomatic efforts and reduce tensions in the Middle East region.
Patrick Ryder, spokesperson for the Pentagon, shared on social media platform X that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reassured Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of the unwavering support of the US for Israel’s security and self-defense.
Russia
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is calling on all parties to show restraint, halt the violence, and avoid a potential catastrophic situation due to the current escalating tensions in the region.
She emphasized the need to avoid triggering Iran’s retaliatory responses and break free from the cycle of escalating tensions.
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