The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, deteriorating conditions in the Middle East. People in India try to comprehend the complexities of this confrontation between the two nations. In response, India Today's OSINT team has simplified the story of the past four days of conflict.
Now, let us delve into the genesis of the dispute between Iran and Israel and what has transpired so far.
Beginning: Friday Morning
The tension between the countries ignited on Friday morning when approximately 200 Israeli fighter jets targeted nuclear sites and military leadership around Tehran, Iran's capital, and its surroundings. Prior to this, Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, had carried out covert operations within Iran. Utilizing drones and explosive weapons, Israel decimated Iran's air defense systems and missile launch sites.
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Mossad's actions facilitated Israeli Air Force to strike Iran. Despite the scale of the attack, no Israeli fighter jets or pilots suffered any damage.
IDF surprised Iran by targeting their IRGC commander, army chief, and two senior nuclear scientists in the initial attack.
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Angered by the Israeli attack, Iran retaliated within hours by deploying over 100 drones toward Tel Aviv. However, these attacks had little impact on Israel as its security systems intercepted most of them before they breached Israeli territory.
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On Friday-Saturday night, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Most were intercepted by Israel's defense systems in mid-air. However, some missiles managed to impact Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, causing damage to cities like Ramat Gan and Rishon LeZion.
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Incensed by Iran's attack on residential areas, Israel broadened its operations against Iran, intensifying its assaults. Strikes targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field, Shaharan oil depot, refineries near Tehran, and Mehrabad Airport.
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On the third day, Sunday, Israel ramped up its assaults on Tehran, hitting several government ministries like the Foreign Ministry and Intelligence Ministry, along with police headquarters. Military bases in Isfahan and an airborne refueling plane in Mashhad were also targeted, as reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and news agencies AP and Reuters.
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Iran, in retaliation, intensified attacks on Israel, targeting multiple regions, including northern Israel.
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On the fourth day, Monday, Iran struck a petroleum plant in Haifa. According to CNN, Iranian missiles hit over 30 Israeli sites, further escalating the conflict.
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