Israel Conducts "Precise Strikes" On Iran, Explosions Heard Around Tehran
Early on Saturday, Israel launched a coordinated air campaign targeting military sites in Iran, marking the first openly acknowledged Israeli strike on Iranian territory. The operation, dubbed “Days of Reckoning,” reportedly aimed at Iranian missile production facilities, missile systems, and other air defense infrastructure. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes were a direct response to “Iran and its proxies,” addressing escalating hostilities involving Iran-backed entities in Gaza and Lebanon Timeline of Events On Friday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant convened with cabinet members, where they approved plans for the operation. Israeli media reports stated that Israel issued a final warning to Iran before the strikes, cautioning against any retaliation. The first wave of attacks began after 2 a.m. local time on Saturday (22:30 GMT on Friday), focusing on Tehran and surrounding military sites. This initial...