Iran Launches Major Missile Barrage Against Israel Following Devastating Israeli Strikes
Iran Launches Major Missile Barrage Against Israel Following Devastating Israeli Strikes
Following a large-scale Israeli airstrike targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, including the elimination of key military leaders and significant damage to nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, Iran launched a retaliatory ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv and other Israeli sites.
The Israeli operation involved approximately 200 aircraft deploying 330 munitions across 100 targets, aiming to decapitate the Iranian military command and cripple its nuclear program. Casualties in Israel were reported, with at least one high-rise building sustaining significant damage.
Iran’s response consisted of a barrage of missiles targeting civilian areas, a significant escalation. While Iran claimed to have captured an Israeli pilot, Israel denied this claim. The US, initially non-committal, later suggested the events could offer a “second chance” for Iran, while simultaneously deploying assets to support Israel’s defenses.
International reactions were varied. The US and France offered support to Israel, while Russia urged both sides to return to diplomatic negotiations. The UK’s response was less definitive. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to continue the operation, referring to it as “Operation Rising Lion.”
Analysts assess the damage to Iranian nuclear facilities as significant but not necessarily decisive. The impact of the elimination of top Iranian military leadership remains to be seen, but the immediate escalation underscores the volatile nature of the situation.
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