ISRAEL- IRAN WAR – Israel’s air defense has successfully shot down several drones in the ongoing conflict with Iran. No reports of a missile attack are reported at this time.
According to US sources, Israel launched an attack on Iranian territory on Friday. This is the most recent tit-for-tat exchange between the two bitter enemies. Moreover, decades-long covert warfare has spilled over into the open. And threatened to engulf the entire area in violence. According to state media, Iran’s main broadcaster stated that explosions as heard close to Isfahan. It is the country’s third-largest city. Thus prompting Iran to activate its air defense system over multiple cities.
WHAT, WHEN AND HOW HAPPENED?
Iran has reportedly shot down three drones launched by Israel at a major air base. And a nuclear site near Isfahan. US officials confirmed Israel’s military attack on Iran but did not endorse the strike. Thus, prompting the action.
Israel’s military has launched a direct attack on Iran. Thus marking its first military response to the country’s drone strike. The attack was reportedly a response to a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Syria. It killed 16 people, including seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members. Moreover the attack marks the country first military response to Iran’s drone strike on the country.
Iran activated its air defence system after an explosion near a major air base near Isfahan. Thus suspending flights in several areas, including Tehran. After nearly four and a half hours, airspace was reopened without casualties. Furthermore Iranian Second Brigadier General Siavash Mihandoost confirmed no damage to a facility in Isfahan. It houses Iran’s F-14 Tomcats and three small Chinese-supplied research reactors. Thus, handling fuel production and civilian nuclear program activities.
Iran’s nuclear site in Natanz has not damaged. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN’s nuclear watchdog. Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi urges restraint. And reaffirms nuclear facilities should never be targeted in military conflicts. Israeli strikes in Gaza escalate tensions in West Asia. Although it continues its war on Gaza, which has killed 34,000 people. And is taking hostages since Hamas’ October 7 incursion.
MORE FACTS ABOUT ISRAEL-IRAN WAR
- Flights halted in Isfahan, Tehran, Shiraz, and other western Iranian airports.
- Iran’s air defense has successfully shot down several drones. No reports of a missile attack would made at this time.
- Iran launched air defense batteries after explosions as heard near a major air base near Isfahan.
- A senior Iranian government official has suggested that drones could used to target sites.
- IRNA reported that defenses fired across multiple provinces. But did not provide details on the cause of the batteries’ fire, despite locals hearing the sounds.
- IRNA reported that air defenses were fired at a major air base in Isfahan. Iran’s former home of American-made F-14 Tomcats.
- Iran grounded commercial flights in Tehran and western and central regions. And with loudspeakers informing customers of the incident at Imam Khomeini International Airport. And it is according to online videos.
- Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has warned of an immediate and maximum response to any retaliation by Israel.
- Israel attacked after the US and UK imposed fresh sanctions on Iran. Targeting 16 people and two Iranian entities that produced engines for the drone used in the April 13 attack.
- Iran lifted flight restrictions in several airports, following reports of Israel’s attack on Iran. This is according to Tasnim, an Iranian news agency.
CONCLUSION
Israel launched missile attacks on Iran’s Isfahan on April 19. And less than a week after Tehran’s rocket and drone barrage. Although no immediate comment was made from the White House or Pentagon. Moreover Iran claimed to have shot down several drones and that there are no missile attack on the country.
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