Missiles and drones launched by Israel have hit Iran, according to American television

Missiles and drones launched by Israel have hit Iran, according to American television

Missiles and drones launched from Israel they reached the vicinity of Isfahan, 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 authorities confirmed to CNN that the Israeli attack occurred in the early hours of Friday (19th), local time, 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.

The Iranian and Israeli governments, however, confirmed the attack only at 2 am (Brasilia time), 8 am in Iran.

Iranian authorities told Reuters the explosions were caused by the activation of Iran’s anti-aircraft system in a false alarm. But local media also reported that three drones were shot down, although the sources did not specify where these unmanned aircraft came from.

There have also been reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq. In Iran they have been reported near three military installations.

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 plant.

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 – according to American television – it takes place on the day we celebrate the 85th birthday of Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the country.

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% at the market open this Friday. But the price began to lose momentum after local media found that the attack was “limited”: as of 1:40 a.m. 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 last Saturday (13th) launched a drone attack towards Israeli territory. The local 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 reported 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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