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Israel Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Iran, Targets Over 20 Sites in Tehran, Concludes at 5:45 a.m.

Oct 26, 2024, 02:41 AM

Israel conducted a series of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran early Saturday morning, targeting over 20 military sites in three waves. The first wave focused on Iranian air defense systems, while the subsequent waves targeted missile and drone bases and production facilities. The operation, which began with a focus on air-defense and early warning sites, likely included a comprehensive electronic warfare assault to degrade Iranian defenses. Explosions were heard around Tehran during the attacks. The strikes concluded at around 5:45 a.m., according to Israeli Defense Officials.