Israel's Military Strike on Iran: Key Highlights

In the early hours of the 26th of 2023, Israel executed a military operation targeting Iranian military installations, which largely consisted of missile manufacturing and drone bases. This operation was described as retaliation against a series of ballistic missile launches initiated by Iran. According to reports, including one from The New York Times, the Israeli operation deployed over 100 drones and combat aircraft, while Iranian forces claimed to have successfully thwarted some of the attacks with their air defense systems. The Iranian military reported that two soldiers had been killed in the airstrikes but stated that the overall damages were limited. Following the strikes, Iran hinted at the possibility of retaliatory actions, indicating that the situation could further deteriorate. Such military confrontations have raised concerns regarding attacks targeting both Iranian nuclear and oil facilities, consequently escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The White House, in response to these developments, acknowledged the Israeli attacks as acts of self-defense and declared its intention to remain uninvolved in the conflict.