Israel strikes Iran military targets after Iranian missile attack
The short version
- Why it matters: The strikes, in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack against Israel, mark a new phase in a growing escalation that started on Sunday morning. This is the first time Israel…
- State of play: Eplosions were heard in the Iranian cities of Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Tabriz and Kermanshah, according to Iranian state media.
- Go deeper: Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
The story
The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on military targets in central and Western Iran on Monday local time, Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
Why it matters: The strikes, in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack against Israel, mark a new phase in a growing escalation that started on Sunday morning. This is the first time Israel has struck Iran since the April 8 ceasefire.
- Iran had threatened to expand its attacks and target U.S. bases in the region if Israel retaliated.
- Further exchanges of fire could unravel the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and lead to the resumption of the war.
- President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu several hours before the strikes to stand down and refrain from retaliating.
State of play: Eplosions were heard in the Iranian cities of Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Tabriz and Kermanshah, according to Iranian state media.
Go deeper: Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response
Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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