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Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran

Israeli jets launched dozens of air strikes against several locations in Iran, targeting military bases and missile defence systems. The conflict escalated further with retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah and continued violence in Gaza City.

The conflict across the Middle East escalated further overnight when Israeli jets launched dozens of air strikes against several locations in Iran. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Iran says the targets were military bases in Tehran and the south west regions of Ilam and Khuzestan.Missile defence systems were targeted close to the capital’s main airport, as well as surrounding military facilities.And today in Lebanon, Israel has continued to hit Beirut, along with areas in the south.In retaliation, Hezbollah says it launched a drone attack on an airbase south of Tel-Aviv. And Israel intercepted a barrage of missiles north of Haifa, acoss Upper and Western Galilee.And more violence too in Gaza City, where several people have been killed in an Israeli strike.

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The conflict in the Middle East intensified overnight as Israeli aircraft conducted dozens of airstrikes against multiple locations within Iran. Iranian officials identified the targets primarily as military bases situated near Tehran, along with facilities in the southwestern provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan. The attacks specifically focused on missile defense systems positioned close to the capital's main airport, alongside other surrounding military installations. Simultaneously, hostilities continued across Lebanon where Israel targeted Beirut and southern areas. In response, Hezbollah reported launching a drone attack against an airbase south of Tel Aviv, while Israeli forces intercepted numerous missiles north of Haifa affecting Upper and Western Galilee. Additional violence occurred in Gaza City, resulting in several fatalities due to an Israeli strike. The situation remains fluid with exchanges occurring on multiple fronts involving various regional actors including Iran, Israel, Hezbollah, and groups operating within Lebanon and Gaza.

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