Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that recent Israeli attacks on Iran had significantly impacted Iran's defense capabilities. Netanyahu did not provide specific details on the targets of the strikes but emphasized that Israel had fulfilled its promise to respond firmly to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier in the month.
Netanyahu stated, 'In the early hours of Saturday morning, we kept our promise and severely damaged Iran's defense capacity and its ability to produce missiles that work against us.' He likened the impact of the strikes to hitting the 'head of the octopus' and emphasized Israel's commitment to countering threats from Iran.
The Israeli Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the United States for their close coordination and assistance in the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) strikes on Iran. While US officials clarified that the US was not directly involved in the strike, they acknowledged ongoing consultations with Israel.
Iran reported that Israel had targeted military facilities in several provinces, including Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. The state news agency IRNA noted that the attack caused 'limited damage' in some areas but highlighted that Iran's 'integrated air defense system' successfully intercepted and countered the assault.
The incident underscores the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both countries engaging in military actions and retaliations. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as regional dynamics evolve.
