On October 26, 2024, Israel launched a series of intense airstrikes across Iran, targeting key Iranian military locations in a swift, powerful retaliation for an earlier missile attack. Witnesses reported hearing explosions in several regions, with multiple sites in Tehran hit, including the Ministry of Defense, radar installations, Tehran’s airport, and the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These strikes follow Iran’s aggressive action on October 1, where nearly 200 ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, claiming to have damaged Israeli military positions.
Israeli warplanes crossed the Syria-Jordan border en route to Iran, signaling a deep penetration mission aimed at neutralizing what Israel has identified as critical threats. As explosions echoed across Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed the sounds but initially withheld details. Israeli Defense Forces stated these actions directly address the increasing attacks from Iran and are a display of readiness to deter further provocations.
High-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coordinated the entire operation from Israel’s underground military headquarters. In a calculated move to keep allies informed, Israel briefed the United States moments before launching the assault. Yet, despite the bold and targeted airstrikes, Iran has yet to issue any official response, amplifying the intensity and suspense across the region.
BREAKING: Israel has started retaliatory attack against Iran – Fox News
— BNO News (@BNONews) October 25, 2024
There have been 19 explosions reported in Tehran so far. pic.twitter.com/E3O5XoIXsg
— GlobalSpotlight (@GlobalSpotlite) October 25, 2024
Israel has started their attack against Iran, Fox News can confirm.
The strikes are meant to send a message of deterrence, I’m told.
There was communication with the Americans ahead of the strikes over the past several days.
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) October 25, 2024
Breaking: Initial reports from Iran that large explosions were heard in Tehran and additional explosions in Karaj. There have also been reports of explosions in Iraq simultaneously and at Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran. pic.twitter.com/yVy9DqUpNt
— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) October 25, 2024
🚨#BREAKING: Photos and Footage from the Tehran area in Iran. pic.twitter.com/1uujLVnoPN
— World Source News 24/7 (@Worldsource24) October 25, 2024
BREAKING: Israeli strikes have targeted sites belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) October 25, 2024
The Israel Defense Force has confirmed the start of Offensive Operations against Iran. pic.twitter.com/g5vtzRtVM9
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) October 25, 2024
Tehran right now.
Israel penetrates Iranian airspace easily and is now bombing the IRGC.
May it be the end of this rotten regime. pic.twitter.com/ZwtonjyWKB
— 𝗡𝗶𝗼𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴 ♛ ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) October 25, 2024
🚨 It’s showtime. Iran confirms it is under attack. One of the first images from Tehran: pic.twitter.com/1hjLX4usui
— Joseph Gelman (@ifofgot) October 25, 2024
🚨 BREAKING: *NYT Reports Israeli Attack on Iran Underway*
The New York Times has reported that Israel has launched a strike on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the region. pic.twitter.com/NnQKV1Capx
— Agentis GeoP 🇷🇸🇷🇺☦️ (@AgentisGeop) October 25, 2024
🚨 BREAKING: Explosions Rock Tehran Airport Amid Reports of Israeli Attack 🇮🇱🇮🇷
Unconfirmed reports indicate explosions at Tehran Airport, with some sources suggesting it could be an Israeli strike. pic.twitter.com/VlMYcdAoC1
— Agentis GeoP 🇷🇸🇷🇺☦️ (@AgentisGeop) October 25, 2024
BREAKING:
First video of the Israeli fighter jets that are bombing Islamic Regime in Iran targets right now. pic.twitter.com/IHyWeZpRmJ
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 25, 2024
🚨 Breaking: Massive explosions at an Iran 🇮🇷 Ministry of Defense site in Tehran pic.twitter.com/uIHei9RZZ9
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) October 25, 2024
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