On Friday, Israel launched a counterstrike against Iran, according to various sources such as ABC News, CBS News, and The New York Times. The Israeli Armed Forces have not yet commented on the matter, but Israeli defense sources have confirmed the attack.
The extent of the attack is not yet confirmed, but reports suggest it targeted an air base near the city of Isfahan. An Israeli official source told The Washington Post that the purpose of the attack was to showcase Israel’s capability to carry out strikes inside Iran.
Iranian state media reported explosions or sounds near Isfahan, with some sources suggesting it was a missile strike, while others denied this claim. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the attack did not damage Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The United States and several other countries have called for both Israel and Iran to de-escalate the situation to avoid further conflict in the Middle East. European countries, China, Japan, and Arab nations have also urged restraint to prevent the situation from worsening. The United States has advised its embassy personnel in Israel to limit their movements.
Reports suggest that the US was aware of the attack in advance and discussions on Iran’s actions were held the night before
