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Iran Expected to Respond to Israeli Airstrikes on Friday and Saturday, U.S. and Israeli Sources Indicate

Oct 27, 2024, 06:47 PM

Following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites on Friday and Saturday, assessments from both Israeli and U.S. sources indicate that Iran is expected to respond. Israeli intelligence, as reported by CNN and other sources, suggests that Iran's response is anticipated, although the exact timeframe remains unclear. U.S. estimates indicate that Iran retains the capability to retaliate with the same magnitude as its October 1 attack, potentially launching hundreds of ballistic missiles. However, the Israeli strikes may have impacted Iran's missile production capabilities, potentially altering the nature of its response. Iranian state media is downplaying the scale and impact of the Israeli attack, suggesting that the real extent of the damage may take days to become apparent. Israel is currently engaged in damage control and preparing for possible retaliation.