In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has launched multiple air strikes on Iranian military installations, targeting what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described as preparations for ongoing attacks against Israel. The operations were executed following Iran's aggressive actions, including firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1 as retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas leader in July. The Israeli military confirmed that it aimed its strikes at military bases in Tehran, focusing on the west and southwest regions of the capital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yaav Galant addressed the situation, emphasizing Israel’s readiness to defend itself. The American administration was informed about the strikes beforehand, while Iranian state media initially downplayed the severity of the attacks. International reactions included the UK and US urging restraint on Iran’s part. This incident signifies a potentially decisive shift in Israeli-Iranian dynamics, triggering discussions within Iran about its strategic responses amid predictions of ongoing conflicts due to previous military escalations.
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