Early Saturday, Israel unleashed a fierce assault on Iran. Confirming the operation, Israeli military stated that Israeli aircraft bombed military installations, including Tehran and surrounding cities. Local Israeli media reported that more than 100 fighter jets were deployed for the assault on Iran. This move is perceived as a response to the attacks carried out by Iran on October 1.
According to The Jerusalem Post, over 100 Israeli aircraft participated in Israel's strikes on Iranian military sites on Saturday. The attack was executed using F-35 fighter jets from 2000 km away. A US official informed Reuters that America was briefed on the strikes in advance but did not engage in the operation.
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'No Strikes on Nuclear Facilities and Oilfields'
As reported by The Times of Israel, an anonymous Israeli source quoted by NBC confirmed that Israel does not target Iranian nuclear or oil facilities, focusing solely on military targets. The Israeli military has also verified that they are aiming at military sites.
Sources have stated that 'We target elements that have posed a threat in the past or could pose one in the future.' Supporting Israel's action against Iran's ballistic missile threat, the Biden administration has consistently advised Israel not to target such sites.
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Explosions Heard in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon
Iran's state news agency IRNA reports the sound of bombings in central Tehran. Explosions were also reported near the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' headquarters. The sound of explosions has been echoed in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Iraq has suspended all flights at its airports until further notice. The US claims to be aware of Israel's aggression toward Iran and is closely monitoring the situation.
Briefing President Biden
Israel's assault continues unabated. Fresh reports of explosions have emerged in Tehran and southwestern cities of Khuzestan Province like Ahvaz and Abadan. A White House official confirmed President Biden is being updated and keeping a close watch on Israel's counter-attack.
Israel has closed its airspace to civilian aviation. It announced that its airspace remains completely shut to civilian flights until 8:30 AM local time.
