Iran launched drone attack against Israel on Saturday (13)AFP
Published 04/19/2024 01:26 | Updated 04/19/2024 01:30
Iran – Israel launched an attack against Iran in retaliation for the bombing it suffered over the weekend by that country, American media reported this Thursday (18) night.
The ABC and CBS News television networks reported on the attacks carried out in the early hours of this Friday (19) in the Middle East, citing high-ranking United States officials.
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The White House and the Pentagon have not commented on the information so far.
Iran activated its air defense system over several cities, according to local state media, after the country’s official broadcaster reported that explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan.
Strong explosions
Iran’s state television reported this Friday (19, Thursday night in Brasília) “strong explosions” heard near the city of Isfahan, in the center of the country, and the Mehr news agency reported the suspension of flights over Tehran and other areas. cities.
Furthermore, the official IRNA news agency reported that authorities had activated air defense systems in several cities across the country.
Israel had warned it would attack Iran after it launched hundreds of missiles and drones into Israeli territory, most of which were intercepted.
The Iranian offensive followed an attack that destroyed its consulate in Damascus and was blamed on Israel.
