Israel attacks Iran live updates: Israeli forces have stated that they launched strikes against Iran as retaliation for a missile attack on October 1.
Israel attacks Iran live updates: Israeli forces, early on Saturday, conducted “precise strikes on military targets in Iran”, in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault by the latter on October 1, officials told news agency Associated Press. In a statement released by the Israeli military, it said, “The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since Oct. 7 – on seven fronts – including direct attacks from Iranian soil. Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond.”
Israel attacks Iran live updates: A general view of Tehran after several explosions were heard, in Tehran
In a separate statement on X, posted military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said it had “fully mobilised” its offensive and defensive capabilities ahead of the attack. Hagari also asked for people to remain “vigilant”, as Israel has placed its defense systems on high alert after the attacks.
The Iranian state had previously stated that any strike on their country would be met with a stronger retaliation.
American news channelFox Newsreported on Friday that The White House was notified shortly before Israel carried out air strikes on Iran. The US had no involvement in Israel’s strikes in Iran early on Saturday, a US defence official told the BBC, adding that Washington had been informed of the operation beforehand.
The Israeli offensive comes amid US secretary of state Anthony Blinken’s visit to Israel to mediate between the countries in the Middle East and achieve a ceasefire.
Israel also conducted strikes in Syria on early Saturday, with explosions heard in Damascus. Since late September, Israeli forces have carried out raids in Syria and Lebanon in an alleged attempt to wipe out Hezbollah “terror targets”.
Israeli military also drew backlash after they launched a strike at 3 am in a journalist compound and killed three journalists in southeast Lebanon on Friday.
Israel attacks Iran live updates: US stresses its aim to create peace in Middle East
Israel attacks Iran live updates: The United States spokesperson Sean Savett said “it is our aim to accelerate diplomacy and de-escalate tensions in the Middle East region”, when asked about the country’s role in the strikes launched by Israel at Iran.
A senior administration official said President Joe Biden and his national security team have worked with the “Israelis over recent weeks to encourage Israel to conduct a response that was targeted and proportional with low risk of civilian harm”.
Israel attacks Iran live updates: Israel claims more freedom over Iran airspace
Israel attacks Iran live updates: The Israeli military on Saturday said its strikes targeting Iran’s air defences had given it more freedom to operate in skies over Iran.
“Now, the state of Israel has wider freedom of action in the air over Iran as well,” military spokesman Hagari said in a televised briefing.
Israel attacks Iran live updates: Biden administration official says communication with Iran is open
Israel attacks Iran live updates: A Biden administration official, who shall remain anonymous told Reuters that channels of communication were open with Iran and the US had directly and indirectly made their stance clear to them.
After Israel concluded its offensive against Iran, the Biden administration warned Tehran of “consequences” should it respond.
Israel attacks Iran live updates: White House warns Iran of ‘consequences’ if they hit back at Israel
Israel attacks Iran live updates: The White House on Saturday said that Israel’s strikes on Iran should end direct exchange of fire between the two enemy countries and warned Tehran of “consequences” should it respond.
A senior White House official said the administration believed the Israeli operation should “close out” the direct military exchange between Israel and Iran, and said other allies were in agreement.
The official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said the Israeli operation “was extensive, it was targeted, it was precise.” The official underscored that the U.S. had no involvement in the strike.
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