Israel has conducted airstrikes on numerous sites in Syria alongside Iran, targeting key military installations. Reports indicate significant damage to several Syrian military bases. According to Syria's news agency SANA, early Saturday morning, Israeli forces targeted several military sites in central and southern Syria.
Missiles were reportedly fired from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights towards military bases near the Syrian capital, Damascus. Syrian air forces managed to intercept some of these attacks. Following Israel's strikes, flights over Syria and Northern Iraq have currently been halted, and Iran has closed its airspace.
Israel Retaliates Against Iran's Strikes
Israel has been targeting Iran-linked sites in Syria for several years. However, following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the intensity of these strikes has increased. On the same day, Iran launched a significant missile attack on Israel, which Israel swiftly countered.
Bombing in Tehran and Surrounding Cities
Early Saturday morning, Israel conducted bombing raids not only on Iranian military sites but also around Tehran and adjacent cities. This has been confirmed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), who state that these actions are in response to Iran's continuous attacks over several months.
Iran's Midnight Missile Blitz
Early in the month, Iran launched a heavy missile barrage aimed at Israel during the night. Iran claimed it launched 180 missiles at Israel in a strategic strike. The targets included three Israeli military bases in Tel Aviv and the headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. Nevatim, Hatzerim, and Tel Nof military bases were among those hit by missiles.
