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Israel Strikes Iran's S-300 Air Defenses and Nuclear Program Components in April and October

Nov 18, 2024, 04:01 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran in April and October, targeting and destroying four Russian-made S-300 air defense batteries near Tehran. During these operations, a component of Iran's nuclear program was also hit, although the nuclear program as a whole has not been halted. Netanyahu made these remarks in a speech to the Knesset, highlighting the significant impact on Iran's defense and missile production capabilities.