Iran announced that Israel targeted some military points in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, and that the attacks were successfully responded to by air defense systems, but “limited damage” occurred at some points.
ATTACK ON MILITARY POINTS
In the written statement made by the Iranian Air Defense Headquarters, it was stated that Israel attacked military points in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, despite the warnings of Iranian officials.
‘LIMITED DAMAGE’ HAPPENED
It was reported that the attacks were successfully resisted by air defense systems, but “limited damage” occurred at some points and the extent of the incident was being examined.
ISRAEL’S ATTACK ON IRAN
Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on October 1. The Tel Aviv administration had announced that Iran would respond to this attack.
Iranian media announced that Israel targeted some military bases in the west and southwest of Tehran at night and that its air defense systems responded. The Israeli army also announced that it carried out an attack on military targets in Iran.
EXPLOSION IN TEHRAN
A few hours after the attacks, loud explosions were heard again in Tehran. Iranian state television stated that the sounds came from the east of Tehran and were caused by missiles fired from air defense systems against the Israeli attack.
ALL FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED
It was reported that all flights were canceled in Iran, where Israel announced that it was carrying out air strikes on strategic targets.
According to Tesnim News Agency, Iranian Civil Aviation Authority Spokesperson Cafer Yazerlu stated that all flights in the country were canceled until further notice.
CLOSED THE AIRSPACE
Following the attacks, Iran announced that it had closed its airspace until further notice.
Iran Emergency Center noted that there was no information about any injuries in the attacks.
The Israeli army announced that their attack against Iran was completed.
IRAN: RESPONSE WILL BE WITHOUT DOUBT
According to the news of Tesnim, Iran’s semi-official news agency, an unnamed source stated that Tehran will respond to the air strike carried out by Israel at night.
The source said, “As we have stated before, Iran is prepared to respond to Israel’s attacks. Iran reserves the right to respond to any attack. There is no doubt that Israel will receive an appropriate response to any of its actions.” he said.
STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE
A written statement was made from the White House regarding the issue.
In the statement, it was stated that Biden’s national security team was informed about Israel’s “military operation” against Iran, and that the US President was following the developments closely.
In the statement, it was stated that US Vice President Kamala Harris was also informed about Israel’s attacks on military targets in Iran and that she would continue to follow the developments closely.