Iran unleashes airstrike on Israel in swift retaliation
- This is just part of our capability - stated Iranian President Masud Pezeszkian, commenting on the Iranian attack on Israel. It was conveyed that the president "welcomed" Tuesday's attack, describing it as a "strong response" to the "aggression of the Zionist regime."
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"Based on legitimate rights and with the aim of peace and security for Iran and the region, a decisive response was given to the aggression of the Zionist regime. This action was in defence of the interests and citizens of Iran," Pezeszkian wrote on platform X.
He added, "this is just part of our capability." "Do not get into confrontation with Iran," he warned.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims that 90 percent of the missiles hit their targets, including three military bases. According to the Guards, Iran used the Fattah hypersonic missile for the first time.
Iranian airstrike on Israel
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced on Tuesday evening that Iran launched missiles towards Israel in retaliation for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian General Abbas Nilforushan.
An alert was announced throughout Israel. The army reported that it shot down a "large part" of the 180 missiles heading towards Israel. - We will act on Tuesday evening at the time and place we decide, stated Chief of Staff of the Israeli Armed Forces, Gen. Herzi Halevi. The military also announced that it would continue attacks in the Middle East.
