Sat Oct 26 08:50:59 UTC 2024: On October 26, 2024, Israel conducted airstrikes on military sites in Iran, responding to a previous ballistic missile attack from Iran on October 1, where around 200 missiles were fired at Israel. This marked Iran’s second direct attack in six months. Israel described its strikes as “precise” and aimed solely at military targets, while Iran claimed the attacks caused “limited damage” and confirmed that two Iranian soldiers were killed.
The U.S. was kept informed about the operation, with President Biden being briefed by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. The White House emphasized that these strikes should stop further direct hostilities between Israel and Iran but warned of consequences if Iran retaliates.
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced a cancellation of all flights, and tensions spread as Pakistan condemned Israel’s actions and called for UN intervention. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged restraint from both Iran and Israel to avoid further escalation.
Iraq temporarily closed its airspace, and flights in the region were disrupted, as other countries took precautions. Iranian officials declared readiness to respond to Israeli aggression, with significant explosions reported in Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel conducted additional airstrikes in Syria, targeting military sites.
The U.S. called for an end to Iranian attacks on Israel to break the cycle of violence, stating that the Israeli operation was targeted and avoided civilian areas.
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