An Israeli missile reportedly hit a site in Iran late Thursday night, as confirmed by U.S. officials. Earlier on Thursday, Israeli officials had informed U.S. counterparts about their plan to strike Iran within the next 24-48 hours.
The exact location of the strike remains undisclosed, and the extent of damage caused is still unknown.
The attack allegedly occurred near Isfahan, a city about 340 km south of Tehran, which houses critical military installations, including a major airbase and nuclear facilities. Iranian news agency FARS, linked to the military, assured that the nuclear facility in Isfahan remains safe, citing “informed sources.”
Following explosions heard in and around Isfahan, Iran’s state-affiliated news agency, IRNA, reported the activation of the country’s air defense system in several provinces. This was triggered by a “defense shot” after detecting a “suspicious object.” Flights to Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz were consequently suspended.
The recent attack follows Iran’s launching of hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend, most of which were intercepted. This heightened fears of a conflict escalation, particularly amidst the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza.
World leaders have called for Israeli restraint, while Iran views the matter as “concluded” following an alleged Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate earlier in April.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
