Israel Strikes Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

Israel has launched precise military strikes on targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage on October 1, where Iran fired around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. Most of these missiles were intercepted, yet the attack marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Israeli officials assert their right to defend against continuous attacks, citing that Iran and its proxies have been attacking Israel on multiple fronts since October 7. Explosions were reported in Tehran and surrounding areas, and the operation was reportedly limited to military targets, not nuclear or oil installations. The U.S. was informed in advance of the strikes, with President Biden supporting Israel's right to defend itself but advising against targeting Iran's nuclear or oil facilities. This development follows months of tension, including Iran's previous missile and drone attacks in April.