Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war

26/10/2024 10:53 The Guardian

Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDFIsrael strikes Iran – follow the latestIDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so farIsrael has said it has launched direct airstrikes against military targets in Iran, a retaliation that could bring the Middle East closer to a full-scale regional war.The Israel Defense Forces said it had completed its air attack on Saturday morning, hitting missile and drone manufacturing sites and aerial defences in several areas in Iran. Israel’s public broadcaster said three waves of strikes had been carried out. Continue reading...

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