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LBCI
20 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Israeli Channel 12: Air Force strikes missile production facility in Shiraz, Iran
Israel's Channel 12 reported that the Israeli Air Force targeted a missile production facility located in the city of Shiraz, Iran.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Israeli army says over 100 drones launched from Iran towards Israel
Jerusalem: Iran had launched more than 100 drones towards Israel following the Israel Air Force's attacks on the country early Friday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Effie Defrin said in a video statement. According to several Israeli media outlets, the drones would take hours to reach Israeli territory if not intercepted beforehand. The IDF said in a statement that Israel's operation resulted in the killing of the three most senior Iranian military commanders: chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces Mohammad Bagheri, chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Hossein Salami, and commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Gholam Ali Rashid. It added that more than 200 air force fighter jets, guided by intelligence, struck more than 100 targets across Iran with 330 munitions. These targets include the hideouts of senior Iranian military commanders, Xinhua news agency reported. Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday morning, significantly escalating tensions in the region and raising the spectre of a broader conflict between the long-standing rivals. The attacks come amid its mounting concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme and its perceived threat to Israeli national security. In a televised statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had initiated a "targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival." "This operation will take as long as is needed to complete the task of fending off the threat of annihilation against us," Netanyahu added. The offensive was further confirmed by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who described it as a "preemptive strike" aimed at neutralising imminent threats. In response to the heightened risk, Katz also announced a special state of emergency across Israel to ensure national preparedness and civilian safety. Iranian state media reported that loud explosions were heard in several parts of the capital, Tehran, during the early morning hours on Friday. IRIB, Iran's state broadcaster, noted that the source of the blasts had not yet been officially identified, though speculation is mounting that the Israeli strikes may have targeted military infrastructure or nuclear-related facilities.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Gold Advances on Reports Israel Has Struck Targets in Iran
Gold rose a third day on reports that Israel struck targets in Iran. Bullion jumped as much as 0.8% — after gaining 0.9% on Thursday. The Israeli Air Force conducted a strike in Iran on Thursday, Axios reported, citing two unidentified people with knowledge of the operation.
Middle East Eye
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Report:Nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists sign letter opposing Gaza War
Nearly 1,000 Israel Air Force personnel published a letter on Thursday morning calling for the return of all captives and for an end to the fighting in Gaza, Haaretz reported. Reserve and retired aircrew fighters said in the letter that Israel's war currently serves mainly political and personal interests, not security interests. "The continuation of the war does not contribute to any of its declared goal and will lead to the deaths of the hostages, Israeli soldiers and innocent civilians, and to the attrition of the IDF reserve forces." The signatories to the letter added that "as has been proven in the past, only a deal can bring back the hostages safely, while military pressure mainly leads to the killing of the hostages and the endangerment of our soldiers." The letter also called on all Israeli citizens to mobilise and demand the end of the war. "Every day that passes puts their lives at risk," they said. Twenty-five people retracted their signatures after Israeli Air Force commander Tomer Bar threatened them with dismissal from the service, the report said.
Al Bawaba
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Israel claims destroying Hezbollah drone
Published January 30th, 2025 - 10:52 GMT ALBAWABA - The Israeli army announced on Thursday that the Israel Air Force intercepted a drone launched by Hezbollah. Also Read Hamas to release 3 hostages today, Israel to free 110 Palestinians Israeli media revealed that sirens were not heard. This comes amid the ceasefire agreement inked by both Hezbollah and Israel on Nov. 27, 2024, to stop fighting which began on Oct. 8, 2023. This month, the ceasefire was extended to Feb. 26. Hezbollah announced targeting northern Israel following the war that Tel Aviv launched against Gaza in 2023. In return, Israel attacked Hezbollah sites in Southern Israel and during one of the airstrikes it killed Hezbollah's former secretary general Hassan Nasrallah. Not only Nasrallah, but Israel was also able to kill multiple high-ranking Hezbollah leaders, most notably Fuad Shukur, Ali Karaki, Mohammad Surour and Ibrahim Akil. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
