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In the early hours of Saturday, Israel launched multiple air strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. 



The Israeli military, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), claimed the strikes were a response to what it described as “months of continuous attacks” from Tehran and its affiliated groups.



The IDF stated that Iran has been “relentlessly attacking Israel” since October 7, 2023. This latest military action follows reports from Iranian state media about explosions occurring in and around Tehran, confirming the IDF&#8217;s engagement.



The tensions escalated dramatically after Iran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel on October 1, 2024. 



Iran characterized this missile barrage as retaliation for the killing of Hamas&#8217;s political leader on Iranian soil in July. While the majority of these missiles were intercepted by Israeli defenses, some did manage to strike central and southern parts of Israel.



In response to the air strikes, the IDF declared that its “defensive and offensive capabilities” were “fully mobilized,” underscoring its readiness to confront any threats.



The United States, a key ally of Israel, supported the strikes, describing them as an “exercise of self-defense.” 



A spokesperson for the National Security Council stated, “We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran as an exercise of self-defense and in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1.”



Additionally, a White House official confirmed that President Joe Biden has been briefed and is closely monitoring the unfolding situation.



As the conflict continues to escalate, the international community is watching closely, with concerns about the potential for further military actions and wider regional implications.

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Israel Launches Air Strikes on Iran As “Revenge”

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