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| Round-up as of the midnight (ET) rollover: Israel Attacks Iran, Explosions Heard In Tehran | ||||||
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Israel attacked Iran early Saturday morning local time with what it's referred to as "precise strikes on Iranian military targets," weeks after the Islamic Republic fired around 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Oct. 1. Blasts were reported near the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. In a rare announcement, the Israeli military said its strikes are underway, and that their "offensive and defensive capabilities are fully mobilized," while the WSJ reports that Israel gave the US advance notice. "We were aware in advance," said a US official.
According to unconfirmed reports, several explosions have been heard in Tehran. According to journalist Reza Rashidpour, five large explosions were heard in the city within around 10 seconds, while Iranian Air Force jets have taken off in the western part of the country, the NY Times reports. Huge explosions in Tehran! pic.twitter.com/sMQoPdB7JI — Israel News Pulse (@israelnewspulse) October 25, 2024 According to the Times: Residents of Tehran reported hearing multiple explosions in and around the Iranian capital, and Iranian state media sites said the explosions were near or at Imam Khomeini international airport. Iranians have also reported hearing explosions in Isfahan, Mashhad, and Kurdistan province, while two senior Arab officials told NBC News that the initial strike on Tehran targeted barracks and a weapons depot.
Tehran has threatened to target Gulf states and other US allies if their territories or airspace are used to attack Iran - while Israel assured the US that it wouldn't strike Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. As Axios reports, US and Israeli officials believe Iran will respond military - but hope it will be 'constrained' in order to put an end to the tit-for-tat (ok). Driving the news: The U.S. military boosted its forces in the region in the last few weeks ahead of Israel's possible attack on Iran.Meanwhile, the FBI is investigating a leak of top secret US intelligence documents that revealed part of Israel's upcoming strike on Iran. Israel strikes Syria, Iraq as part of broad response to Iran [Jpost] Israel struck several targets across Syria and Iraq as part of its wide-reaching response to Iran. Israel struck several targets across Syria and Iraq as part of its wide-reaching response to Iran on Saturday. In Syria, Israel struck military targets across the center and south of the country, Syrian media confirmed. There were early reports of explosions outside Damascus, which the Syrian Military said was a result of Syrian air defense interceptions. "Around 02:00, [Israel] carried out an air strike against several military sites in the southern and central region of Syria. The air defense confronted the missiles and shot down some of them. Tests of the results of the attacks are still ongoing." The attack was reportedly an attempt to "blind" Iranian early warning radars. EXPLOSIONS IN IRAQ Explosions were reported in Basra, in southern Iraq, but soon after, Iraqi officials denied this, saying that they had actually occurred across the border in Iran. Basra is a stronghold for Iraqi Shia, having been the site of numerous Shia uprisings during the Saddam Hussein era. The Iraqi Transportation Ministry announced it was suspending all air traffic until further notice, following the reports of strikes.
US official says President Biden briefed on the strikes, closely following developments
The attack occurred in three major waves, with the second and third waves targeting Iranian drone and missile production sites, hitting over 20 targets.
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And more: Over 100 Israeli Aircraft participated in tonight’s Series of Precision-Strikes against Military Targets inside Iran, including F-35 Stealth Strike Fighters, according to the Jerusalem Post. This would be the Largest Attack by Israel against Iran in History. And a missile factory kaboom...
The Fars News Agency is reporting that Iranian Military Base to the West and Southwest of Tehran have been Targeted by Israeli Strikes, with Air Defenses claimed to have been Active attempting to Intercept the Attacks. According to the Washington Post; tonight’s Israeli Precision-Strikes inside Iran are targeting Iranian Military Assets, mainly Missile Manufacturing Facilities and Air Defense Sites, with them expected to last several more hours
IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, is currently commanding the strike on Iran from the Israeli Air Force underground command center in Camp Rabin (The Kirya) with the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar. Its been confirmed F35's used into the first WAVE, they have KC135's for refueling in the area. Jordan, has opened its airspace to Israel! Possible first wave target list:
U.S. and Israeli officials said that three waves of strikes took place. The first waves focused on Iranian air defense system and the second an third waves focused on missile and drone bases and productions sites Tonight’s attack by Israel on Iran suggests the use of radar spoofing, as evidenced by the Iranian anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) engaging with no visible targets in the air. The SPAAG's attempts to engage nonexistent threats indicate a potential manipulation of its radar systems, likely designed to create confusion and divert attention from actual incoming threats. As of now, multiple Iranian military positions/bases have been struck by Israel as the attack continues. several Strikes reported against Dezful Military Airport and a nearby Surface-to-Air Missile Site Smoke seen rising from an IRGC Air Defense Base near the Town of Khojir in the Tehran Province. According to Israeli Defense Officials; tonight’s Strike Campaign against Military Targets inside Iran has now Ended, with over 20 Sites being Targeted in Three Waves carried out by the Israeli Air Force.
Iran says Israeli attacks thwarted, caused 'limited damage' [GEO.TV] Iran said on Saturday its air defence system successfully countered Israel's attacks but that "limited damage" was caused to some locations. In a statement, the Iranian air defence said Israel attacked military targets in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam. Israeli military confirms Iran attack finished [GEO.TV] The Israeli military has ''completed the Israeli response to Iran's attacks against Israel'', according to Israel's military spokesperson Daniel Hagari, reported Al Jazeera. He said that if Iran carries out retaliatory strikes, Israel will be ''obligated to respond''. | ||||||
| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #10 Of course, not for export. Yet |
| Posted by: Frank G 2024-10-26 17:00 |
| #9 ^ Terror tunnels under hospitals, UNRWA facilities, Rooters HQ, ... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2024-10-26 17:00 |
| #8 Looking forward to it. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-10-26 16:57 |
| #7 Four women participated in the Israel attack on Iran Female combat navigators in an F-16 took part in the bombing of Iranian facilities, dubbed Operation Days of Repentance. |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-10-26 13:47 |
| #6 Biden 'knew and ENCOURAGED' Israel to bomb Iran to 'deter further attacks' - as Tel Aviv issues chilling ultimatum Biden said he just got off the phone with McCain and they both agreed that Israel should bomb Iran. |
| Posted by: Penguin_of_the_Best_Desert 2024-10-26 10:59 |
| #5 Iran Signaled They Didn't Want More Escalation While 'Missiles Were in the Air' Attacking Israel |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-10-26 10:43 |
| #4 ..rah, rah, rah. [Doing the job other Westerners refuse to do] |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-10-26 10:24 |
| #3 I'm waiting to see how the "Iranian in the street" responds - more support for the mullahs because the country was attacked or an uprising because the mullahs led them into this. |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2024-10-26 09:14 |
| #2 IMO, if Biden's regime doesn't condemn - it was just a show without practical significance. |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-10-26 01:37 |
| #1 Let the popcorn sales begin. |
| Posted by: Woodrow 2024-10-26 00:52 |
