Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks early Saturday by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic. Here's what to know. JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks early Saturday by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic Republic. Here’s what to know : Under the cover of darkness early Saturday, Israel struck multiple sites in different parts of Iran . Israel’s large-scale attack on Iran ’s nuclear and military structures threatens to further escalate Mideast tensions while weakening Iran and its proxy network. Israel launched direct strikes against Iran during the night between Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 , in a major counterattack following Tehran’s ballistic missile offensive earlier. Here’s what you need to know . Israel and Iran trade missile attacks Shortly before sunrise in Iran on Friday, Israel launched the first strikes of its operation against the regime’s nuclear. It comes a week after Israel first struck Iran on June 13, with the death toll expected to grow and oil prices rising as both sides continue to exchange missiles. Here’s what we know about why Israel launched the first attack, how Iran retaliated, and what comes next – plus, what Australia and the US are saying about it. Iran has retaliated by launching hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel, some of which have penetrated Israel’s vaunted aerial defence system, killing two dozen people so far. Israel has launched a major attack on Iran and declared a state of emergency over retaliation fears. The operation, called "Rising Lion", killed a number of Iranian commanders, scientists and the head of the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian state media. U.S.- Iran relations expert says Trump coordinated with Israel to strike Iran People look over damage to buildings following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025 in Tehran, Iran .
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