Live: Israeli air strikes killed two soldiers in Iran, army says

26/10/2024 05:03 France 24

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran in a retaliatory attack that could push the Middle East closer to a regional war. Explosions were reported around Tehran, in the early hours of Saturday, as Israeli jets struck what were described as “military targets” in the country. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in the Middle East.

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