Missiles and drones were launched from Israel and hit the city of Isfahan, in central-western Iran and the third largest city in the country, 450 km from the capital Tehran. The information comes from the American television network ABC News and the American CNN. US officials confirmed the Israeli attack to CNN. The offensive in the early hours of Friday (19th), local time, occurred in retaliation for the missiles and drones launched by Iran last Saturday (13th) against Israeli territory.
Israeli authorities told the international agency that the missile attack against Iran was “limited and punctual”, according to Globonews.
Reuters reported that the Iranian and Israeli governments also did not confirm the attack.
Iranian officials told the agency that the explosions were caused by the activation of Iran’s anti-aircraft system in a false alarm. But the local press also reported that three drones were shot down, but the sources did not specify where these planes came from.
There are also reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq. Explosions have been reported near three military installations in Iran.
Israel did not officially claim responsibility for the attack until 0:45 am Brasilia time (6:45 am in Iran).
Explosions were heard in an area near the city’s airport IsfahanThis was reported by the Iranian Fars news agency. Iranian television reported that an explosion hit central Isfahan, which was also not confirmed.
It is not yet known whether the targets hit in Iran they are nuclear installations. Isfahan is home to nuclear equipment, the country’s largest nuclear research center, power plants and a uranium enrichment factory.
During the week, Israeli officials said the country would attack the country in response to missiles fired by Iran on Saturday (13).
OR Israeli attack It takes place on the day we celebrate the 85th birthday of Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader.
The country has suspended flights at major airports. Iranian state media reported that defense missiles were fired to intercept the unmanned aircraft.
During the week, the United States said it disagreed with Israel’s retaliation against Iran.
Iran reports that no nuclear facilities were hit in the attack. No explosions occurred on the country’s soil, authorities said.
The country had reported in recent days that if Israel counterattacked, it might consider using nuclear weapons as a military response.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said there would be a severe response against any attack on the country.
The escalation of the war has already increased the price of oil by more than 4% when the market opened. But the price began to lose momentum after local media discovered that the attack was “limited”: at 0:40 Brasilia time, June Brent advanced 2.47% to $89.26. and June WTI by 2.59%. at US$84.23.
Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel on Saturday (13)
OR army of Want launched a drone attack on Israeli territory on Saturday night (13th). The Israeli government confirmed the information and reported firing aerial batteries in a counterattack. According to CNN International, Iran has launched more than 150 drones against Israel, in addition to missiles. Israeli media speak of more than 300 drones.
OR Iranian attack did not reach targets in Israel. There were no reports of deaths or injuries.
Sirens and explosions were recorded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, in Israel, according to Reuters, at 7:50 pm Brasilia time (1:50 am in Israel). These would be intercepted Iranian missile drones.
Source: Terra
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