Iran’s air force reported intercepting alleged missile attacks from Israel, with its air defenses stopping missiles aimed at military sites in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. Iranian media indicated close-range missiles were blocked by integrated defenses, causing limited damage, though no casualties were reported. The air force accused Israel of ignoring warnings against such actions.
IRNA stated flights at Tehran’s airports were unaffected, though interceptions occurred in nearby airspace. Tasnim News confirmed no missile breached defenses near IRGC bases outside Tehran.
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Early Saturday, Israel responded, claiming precise strikes on Iranian military targets following months of alleged Iranian assaults on Israel. Explosions were heard around Tehran, Karaj, Damascus, and central Syria. Tasnim stated no rockets or aircraft were noted over Tehran.
Iranian authorities reiterated warnings of stronger retaliation to any Israeli attack, while Israel’s defense minister vowed enemies would face severe consequences for harming Israel. A U.S. official reported Israel notified the United States before these strikes but did not involve them in the operation.
