This attack has been anticipated since Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel almost a month ago
In a statement announcing that the operation was under way, the Israeli military spokesman said Israel had the "right and duty" to respond and that its defensive and offensive capabilities were fully mobilised
Iranian state media has confirmed that explosions have been heard in the west of Tehran The extent of the attacks and the precise targets are not yet clear
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a picture of Netanyahu, in the operations centre of the military headquarters during the attack – I reckon, this guy is on a suicide mission
Israel says it is conducting "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces say the strikes are in response to "months of continuous attacks from the regime of Iran" and after a barrage of Iranian missiles hit Israel on 1 October 2024
A news agency close to Iran's Revolutionary Guards says that some military bases in the west and south west of the Iranian capital have been 'targeted'
Syrian state news agency says Israeli air strikes have also targeted some military sites in central and southern areas of Syria
Israel has not commented on reported strikes outside of Iran
