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Israel Launches Coordinated Strikes Against Iran Using U.S. Airspace on October 26; Iran's FM Announces Legal Action

Oct 30, 2024, 08:42 AM

In the early hours of October 26, Israeli military aircraft launched coordinated strikes against Iran, utilizing airspace provided by U.S. military forces stationed in Iraq. The attacks targeted various locations in Iran, as confirmed by Iranian officials. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the Israeli Air Force used corridors established by the U.S. for these strikes and indicated that Iran intends to pursue legal action regarding the incident. Araqchi also mentioned that Israeli aircraft operated through airspace of other regional nations, and Iran is in discussions with those countries about the matter. The situation has raised significant concerns regarding the implications of U.S. military involvement in the region.