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2024 - 10 - 26

Explosions, Retaliation, and High-Stakes: Israel Strikes Iran!

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Boom! The Middle East stirs as Israel retaliates against Iran's missile barrage. What's next in this escalating showdown? Find out now!

With the sound of explosions echoing through the streets of Tehran, tensions between Israel and Iran are reaching a boiling point. In a response that many have anticipated, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated precision airstrikes against military targets in Iran, following a missile barrage launched by Tehran on October 1st. This escalation marks a significant moment in a long-standing conflict that has involved numerous players in the region, prompting fears of a wider war. Citizens in the Iranian capital reported hearing loud blasts, painting a dramatic backdrop to this latest chapter of aggression.

The IDF has been clear about its objectives, armed with the intent to dismantle specific military sites deemed threatening. This act of retaliation isn’t just a response; it signals a potential shift in the strategic balance of power in the Middle East. Observers have noted that these strikes are part of a broader retaliation strategy employed by Israel against Iran's unyielding hostility. With tensions already simmering, the region braces itself for the ripple effects of this military confrontation, one that could fan the flames of conflict even further in an area already fraught with instability.

What compounds the drama is the timing of these strikes, which come just after Iran's latest ballistic missile threats that have been seen as escalating provocation. Diplomats and military analysts have pointed out that understanding these actions requires tracing back to Iran's two direct attacks on Israel within the past six months. As the internet buzzes with opinions, memes, and live updates, it’s clear that this military engagement isn't merely about military might; it has the potential to reshape allegiances and stir political tensions globally.

In the face of this volatile situation, many are left wondering: what happens next? How will international players respond to this escalating rivalry? Interestingly, the background of these events unveils a tapestry woven from decades of ideological and territorial disputes. Moreover, the very fact that Israel has reportedly heeded US warnings before launching their latest airstrikes underscores the complex web of alliances and enmities at play. As both nations stand poised in this high-stakes chess game, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a spark of diplomacy among the roaring flames of conflict.

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IDF says it is striking military targets in Iran as sound of explosions ... (The Guardian)

The attacks, widely expected as a retaliation to a missile barrage launched by Iran on 1 October, could bring the Middle East closer to a regional war.

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Israel launches air strikes on Iran (BBC News)

Explosions are heard in Tehran, as Israel's military says it's carrying out "precise strikes" on military targets.

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Israel's military is conducting retaliatory airstrikes against Iran (NPR)

The Israeli military says it has launched “precision strikes” on Iran in response to the Oct. 1 missile attack that Iran launched against Israel.

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Israel launches retaliatory strike on Iran (Financial Times)

Israeli military said it targeted military sites after explosions were heard in Tehran and city of Karaj.

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Israel-Iran strikes live: Explosions heard around Tehran as IDF ... (The Independent)

Israeli strikes mark latest escalation in growing regional war between IDF and Iran-backed forces Lebanon and Hamas.

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Israel launches air strikes on Iran (FRANCE 24)

Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and Twitter: @BreakingF24.

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Iran: Explosions heard in Tehran as Israel confirms strikes (Sky News)

Several loud explosions have been heard in Iran's capital Tehran and Israel has confirmed it has launched strikes on military targets.

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Explosions in Iran as Israel launches air strikes (BBC News)

The IDF says it is conducting "precise strikes on military targets", as blasts are reported in and around Tehran .

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Iran: Explosions heard in Tehran with Israel strikes 'ongoing' (Sky News)

Israel has been planning a response to a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on 1 October - Tehran's second direct attack on Israel in six months.

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Israel launches direct strikes on Iran in high-stakes retaliation (CNN)

The Israel Defense Forces said that the strikes are a response to Iran, which has been “relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th.

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Strikes on Iran suggest Israel may have heeded US warnings (BBC News)

Israel's attack on Iran has been anticipated since the latter launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel almost a month ago.

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Israel launches attack on Iran with explosions heard in Tehran (Middle East Eye)

Israel's army announced it launched an attack on Iranian military targets in the early hours of Saturday. Explosions were heard around Tehran and Iran's ...

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Explosions in Iran as Israel launches air strikes (BBC News)

The IDF says it is conducting "precise strikes on military targets", as blasts are reported in and around Tehran .

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Israel hits Iran with 'precise and targeted' air strikes (BBC News)

Explosions are heard in Tehran, as Israel's military says it's carrying out retaliatory strikes on military targets.

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Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war (EURACTIV)

Iranian media reported multiple explosions over several hours in the capital and at nearby military bases, but there were no immediate reports of damage or ...

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Middle East latest: Israel launches strikes on Iran as US warns ... (The Independent)

The attack began shortly after 2am local time as Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran and surrounding areas. Iran's air ...

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Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Starmer says (The Guardian)

Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting military sites in Iran overnight, saying the Middle East ...

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What we know about Israel's attack on Iran (BBC News)

Iran's air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

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What we know about Israel's attack on Iran (BBC News)

Iran's air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

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Israel does not want full-scale war with Iran (Spectator.co.uk)

Just over three weeks after Iran attacked Israel with 200 ballistic missiles, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) finally launched a retaliatory airstrike on ...

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Iran says 'obliged to defend itself' after Israel's reprisal attack (POLITICO.eu)

Iranian officials told government broadcaster IRNA that the Israeli strikes targeted military bases in the Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces. Iran's air ...

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IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far (The Guardian)

Israeli forces say military targets hit in Iran in response to 'continuous' attacks on Israel, as UK and US warn against escalation.

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Iran-Israel's shadow war is out in the open and will only escalate ... (The Guardian)

Before the 7 October massacres of Israelis by Iran's ally Hamas, it was hard to imagine face-to-face military confrontation on each other's soil. It seemed too ...

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Jeremy Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation ... (BBC News)

Avoiding, or risking, an even worse escalation is at the heart of decisions being taken by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his key advisors.

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The strike on Iran marks a dramatic change in Israel's tactics (Spectator.co.uk)

The attack, which had been anticipated and was announced by the Israeli government, was in response to an earlier Iranian missile strike on Israel at the ...

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UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran (UN News)

The UN Secretary-General on Saturday called for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions in the Middle East, following overnight attacks by the Israel ...

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Israel strikes Iran in high-stakes retaliation (CNN)

Israel launched direct strikes against Iran early Saturday, in a high-stakes retaliation to Tehran's ballistic missile barrage earlier this month.

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Israel's latest strike against Iran may actually de-escalate regional ... (The Conversation AU)

Around 20 military sites across Iran, Iraq and Syria were hit in retaliatory strike. But Israel held back from targets that would have crippled Iran.

Institute for the Study of War (Institute for the Study of War)

Israel launched several waves of strikes targeting around 20 locations in Iran last night using about 100 manned and unmanned aircraft.

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Joe Biden says he hopes latest Israeli strike on Iran will end escalation (The Guardian)

Iran's military suggests it would prioritise an agreement to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon over any retaliation.

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Iran's president warns against further attacks after Israel airstrikes hit ... (Sky News)

Israel's opposition leader has criticised the decision to avoid "strategic and economic targets", saying on X that "we could and should have exacted a much ...

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Iran signals it will not retaliate immediately after Israel attack (Financial Times)

Armed forces say Tehran will respond at 'appropriate time' but emphasise importance of Gaza and Lebanon ceasefire.

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Jeremy Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation ... (BBC News)

Avoiding, or risking, an even worse escalation is at the heart of decisions being taken by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his key advisors.

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Israel's strikes on Iran and the latest on war in the Middle East (CNN)

Israel launched direct strikes against Iran early Saturday. Meanwhile, talks are set to resume on a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal.

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