.October 26, 2024 at 15:18Saturday, 10/26/2024 India expresses concern following Israel’s airstrikes on Iran
India has voiced deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East after Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a statement on Saturday, saying, “We are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”
The MEA further noted, “The ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, even as innocent hostages and civilian populations continue to suffer. Our Missions in the region are in contact with the Indian community.”
.October 26, 2024 at 14:40Saturday, 10/26/2024 IDF releases footage of fighter jets in strikes on Iran
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released video and photos showing F-15 and F-16 fighter jets departing for strikes on Iran conducted last night. The images feature some of the four female navigators from Israeli Air Force squadrons who took part in the operation.
According to the IDF, dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, refuelers, and spy planes, participated in the strikes, which took place approximately 1,600 kilometers from Israel. The aircraft returned safely following what the military described as a complex operation.
.October 26, 2024 at 14:14Saturday, 10/26/2024 EU acknowledges Israel’s right to self-defense, urges all parties for restraint
Following the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, the EU has called for all involved parties to act with restraint to prevent further escalation.
"While acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defense, the EU calls on all parties to exercise utmost restraint to avoid an uncontrollable escalation, which is in no one’s interest," the EU stated in a Saturday release.
It further said, "The EU remains fully committed to lowering tensions and contributing to de-escalation and, to this end, remains in close contact with all relevant actors."
.October 26, 2024 at 13:59Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsDeath toll rises to four in Israel's overnight airstrikes on IranThe death toll from Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iran has risen to four, according to Iranian media. All casualties have been identified as members of Iran’s army. They are Mohammad-Mehdi Shahrokhi and Hamzeh Jahandideh, both working for missile units, as per the IRGC-linked Tasnim website, along with Sajjad Mansouri and Mehdi Naghavi.
.October 26, 2024 at 13:38Saturday, 10/26/2024 Countries continue to react to Israel's attack on Iran
Various countries have reacted to Israel's strikes on Iran. Switzerland condemned the escalation of violence in the Middle East, specifically noting the airstrikes on Iran, and urged all parties to de-escalate tensions.
Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the attacks, calling for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and reduce regional tensions.
The Taliban condemned Israel's strikes on military targets in Iran, saying that these actions would further intensify violence in the Middle East.
.October 26, 2024 at 12:59Saturday, 10/26/2024 Imam Khomeini Airport CEO denies damage to air defense system
The CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport City in Tehran refuted reports of damage to the airport's air defense system, calling the report "completely false." Saeed Chalandari said that Imam Khomeini Airport is a passenger facility without any air defense systems. This follows a New York Times report, citing two Iranian officials, who told Israel targeted the Russian-made S-300 air defense system at the airport.
.October 26, 2024 at 12:49Saturday, 10/26/2024 ANALYSIS
While the Islamic Republic’s establishment downplays Israel’s air strikes as ineffective and praises Iran’s air defenses, many hardliners are pushing for a retaliatory response—one that risks triggering further reciprocal attacks.
Details of the Israeli attack are still unclear. The only certainty is that the air strikes targeted air defense systems and missile production facilities, but exactly how many targets were hit and what the damage was, has not yet been disclosed.
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.October 26, 2024 at 12:41Saturday, 10/26/2024 Video shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on building in Tehran
A video circulating on social media reveals damage from Israeli airstrikes on a building in Shamsabad Industrial City, Tehran Province. The building reportedly belongs to Taksaz Industrial Innovators, a company specializing in engineering services and equipment manufacturing, according to its website.
.October 26, 2024 at 12:16Saturday, 10/26/2024 German chancellor urges de-escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Israel informed Germany about its "precise and targeted attacks" on Iranian military sites in response to recent missile attacks on Israel.
Scholz wrote that efforts were made to minimize personal injuries, adding, "This offers the opportunity to avoid further escalation."
In a post on X, Scholz addressed Iran, saying, "We cannot continue with massive reactions of escalation. This must end now." He also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, stressing, “The same applies to Lebanon. UN Resolution 1701 remains the benchmark… We expect Hezbollah to withdraw behind the Litani River."
.October 26, 2024 at 12:03Saturday, 10/26/2024 Russia warns of ‘explosive escalation’ after Israeli strikes on Iran
Russia voiced concerns over an “explosive escalation” following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian military targets. “We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint, stop the violence, and prevent events from developing into a catastrophic scenario,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Earlier, Sky News Arabia reported that Russia had alerted Iran hours before the strikes.
.October 26, 2024 at 11:42Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iran’s armed forces will respond to Israel with determination and strength: MP
Esmail Kowsari, an ultraconservative lawmaker and former IRGC general, commented on Israel's attacks on Iranian targets, saying, “Our armed forces will respond to Israel with greater determination, strength, and resolve, and this response will come at the appropriate time.”
.October 26, 2024 at 11:37Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israel’s attack was symbolic, but Iran reserves right to respond: MP
Abolfazl Zohrevand, a member of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, said that Israel’s attack was "symbolic and superficial," but emphasized that the Islamic Republic reserves the right to respond, adding that this response would be designed differently from previous operations.
.October 26, 2024 at 11:27Saturday, 10/26/2024 Citizens to Iran International: Khamenei responsible for Israeli strikes
Following Israel’s airstrikes on the Islamic Republic early Saturday, several Iranian citizens shared videos with Iran International, capturing scenes from various cities. Many citizens blamed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for the current situation in Iran.
In messages sent to Iran International, some described being jolted awake by explosions and held Iran’s leader accountable for the turmoil and public distress. They emphasized that the Islamic Republic shows little regard for citizens' lives.
.October 26, 2024 at 11:18Saturday, 10/26/2024 Liberman criticizes Israeli operation in Iran as 'inadequate'
Member of the Israeli Knesset, Avigdor Liberman praised the Israeli Air Force’s precision and professionalism in targeting Iran’s military sites but argued that the strikes failed to “exact a real price” from Iran. In a post on X, he stressed that Iran would persist in its nuclear ambitions and continue funding groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Liberman criticized the Israeli government for being “content with showmanship” and urged stronger action reflecting Israel's strength. He recently pointed to a Hezbollah drone incident near Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence as proof of Iran’s unchecked aggression, calling for strikes on Iran’s strategic facilities and leadership.
.October 26, 2024 at 11:01Saturday, 10/26/2024 Images released of two killed in Israeli strikes in Iran
Iranian media published images of two individuals killed in Israeli strikes. The army identified the casualties as Major Hamzeh Jahandideh and Sergeant Major Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar. Hamshahri reported that Hamzeh Jahandideh was killed in Mahshahr, south of Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 10:52Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIsraeli strikes target S-300 system near Tehran airport, IRGC bases — NYTThe New York Times reports that Israel’s overnight strikes included targets like the S-300 air defense system at Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran and at least three IRGC missile bases, as confirmed by Iranian officials. Drones also hit the Parchin military base on Tehran’s outskirts.
.October 26, 2024 at 10:40Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli attack exposed ineffectiveness of Iran’s air defense: Analyst
Strategic analyst Hossein Aghaie told Iran International that Israel chose limited targets in Iran, influenced by recommendations from the US and regional Arab countries.
Aghaie explained that Israel conducted the operation to reinforce its operational freedom and prepare for potential future actions if necessary.
He added that the attack on military facilities revealed Iran's air defense as ineffective against Israeli strikes, adding, “Israel managed to maintain its deterrence advantage, even with limited objectives.”
.October 26, 2024 at 09:57Saturday, 10/26/2024 Several Iranian MPs call for retaliation against Israeli attack
Iranian MP Ahmad Ajjam, a member of the National Security Commission of Parliament, commenting on the Israeli attacks on targets in Iran, said, "We have the right to defend ourselves and will respond accordingly. However, we will adhere to a key principle: we will not act with hesitation or haste."
Likewise, MP Hamid Rasai wrote on X, saying, "The Islamic Republic must respond as it has declared, but not at the same level; instead, we should adopt the strategy of 'for every one you strike, you will receive ten in return.'"
"As the Supreme Leader has said, we will neither hesitate nor act hastily. What is logical, reasonable, and correct will be executed by the military and political decision-makers in due time, just as it has been done in the past and will be done again in the future if necessary," MP Malek Shariati was quoted as saying by domestic media on Saturday.
.October 26, 2024 at 09:16Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iran says 'entitled and obligated' to self-defense following Israeli attacks
In a statement on Saturday, following the overnight Israeli attacks on targets in Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Iran is "entitled and obligated to defend against foreign aggressive actions, based on the inherent right of self-defense, which is also reflected in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter."
"The Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing the use of all material and spiritual capabilities of the Iranian people to defend its security and vital interests, also acknowledges its regional peace and security responsibilities. It highlights the individual and collective responsibility of all countries in the region to safeguard peace and stability," the statement read.
.October 26, 2024 at 09:00Saturday, 10/26/2024 No military planes allowed in Jordanian airspace - state media
No military aircraft from any conflicting regional parties were permitted to enter Jordanian airspace, an armed forces source told Jordanian state media on Saturday, following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
.October 26, 2024 at 08:57Saturday, 10/26/2024 Power grid unaffected by overnight airstrikes, Iran says
The CEO of Iran Grid Management Company said on Saturday that the overnight airstrikes in Iran had no impact on the national power grid, which has "remained fully stable and operational under normal conditions nationwide."
.October 26, 2024 at 08:52Saturday, 10/26/2024 Southern Iran oil refinery reports no damage during Israeli attacks
The CEO of Abadan Oil Refining Company in southern Iran said that no missiles or shells were fired at the refinery, and "all oil facilities are intact and fully operational."
"The sound that residents heard was the air defense firing. There is no issue at the Abadan refinery," Hakim Ghayem said on Saturday.
.October 26, 2024 at 08:39Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iranian state media identifies one casualty in Israeli strikes
Several Iranian domestic media outlets report that Hamzeh Jahandiddeh, a member of Iran’s armed forces, was among those killed in Mahshahr during the overnight Israeli strikes.
.October 26, 2024 at 08:25Saturday, 10/26/2024 Hamas condemns attack on Iran, praises air defense system
In a statement issued Saturday, Hamas condemned the Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites, describing them as "a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty."
"We commend the vigilance of Iran's air defenses and their effective response to the Zionist attack, which successfully neutralized its impact. This action reinforces the stance of free nations, their courageous resistance, and their struggle against Zionist and American dominance," the statement read.
.October 26, 2024 at 08:21Saturday, 10/26/2024 Pakistan urges UN action, calls Israeli strikes on Iran a ‘dangerous escalation’
The Pakistan Foreign Office condemned Israel's overnight strikes on Iran, labeling it a "dangerous escalation" in the region. It called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action to halt what it described as Israeli "recklessness," urging global intervention to prevent further destabilization.
.October 26, 2024 at 08:03Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIranian army announces death of two forces in overnight Israeli strikeThe Iranian army said in a statement that two of its forces were killed during the overnight Israeli attack on military sites in Iran.
"Last night, two of our fighters made the ultimate sacrifice while confronting missiles launched by the criminal Zionist regime," the statement said, though it withheld the identities of the individuals.
.October 26, 2024 at 07:52Saturday, 10/26/2024 UAE condemns military targeting of Iran, urges restraint and diplomacy
On Saturday, the United Arab Emirates condemned the military targeting of Iran, stressing the importance of exercising "maximum restraint" to prevent escalation, following Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 07:29Saturday, 10/26/2024 Damage from Israel's attack on Iran was limited, says government spokesperson
"It is essential that the public remains calm," government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said following Israeli overnight attacks on military sites in Iran.
"As the official statements from the national air defense indicate, only limited damage has been incurred," she continued.
"The country is currently in a normal state, and even flights have resumed regular operations as of 9 a.m.," Mohajerani added.
.October 26, 2024 at 07:22Saturday, 10/26/2024 Emirati airline flydubai cancels flights Iran
The Emirati airline flydubai canceled flights to Iran, Jordan, Iraq, and Israel and diverted others on Saturday, a company spokesperson confirmed, following Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 06:44Saturday, 10/26/2024 British PM says Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Iran to refrain from retaliating to the overnight Israeli strikes, calling for restraint from all sides.
"I am clear that Israel has the right to defend itself against Iranian aggression. I'm equally clear that we need to avoid further regional escalation and urge all sides to show restraint. Iran should not respond," Starmer said on Saturday.
.October 26, 2024 at 06:39Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli attacks reflect 'fear and retreat, not power,' says Iranian official
"The Zionist regime’s aggression against Iran was more a reflection of their fear and retreat than a display of power," Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council and former IRGC commander, tweeted on Saturday following Israeli overnight attacks on Iranian military sites.
.October 26, 2024 at 06:19Saturday, 10/26/2024 White House: Israeli strikes on Iran should mark end of direct military exchanges
The White House has expressed the belief that the overnight Israeli attack on Iran should mark the conclusion of direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran.
According to the New York Times, a US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the Israeli airstrike as extensive yet precise, with the strikes intended to effectively deter future Iranian attacks.
.October 26, 2024 at 06:01Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iraq resumes flights at all airports, state news agency says
Iraq has announced the reopening of its airspace and the resumption of flights, the state news agency INA reported on Saturday, citing the Ministry of Transportation. This follows a brief suspension, which Iraq had attributed to heightened regional tensions.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:51Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iran's VP Aref: Iran's strength will humiliate enemies
"Iran's strength will humiliate and weaken the enemies of our homeland," Iran's Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref tweeted Saturday following Israeli attacks on Iran's military sites overnight.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:43Saturday, 10/26/2024 IRGC-affiliated media: No IRGC military facilities targeted in Tehran
The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, quoting an anonymous informed source, reported that no IRGC military facilities in Tehran were targeted.
"The Israeli military's claim of targeting 20 locations within the country is inaccurate, and the number of enemy targets is significantly lower than this figure," according to the outlet.
"The Israeli attack "was carried out from outside the country’s borders and caused limited damage," Tasnim added.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:41Saturday, 10/26/2024 Tehran Oil Refining Company: No damage from Israeli airstrikes
The spokesperson for Tehran Oil Refining Company said on Saturday that it was not targeted during the Israeli overnight airstrikes.
“There has been no attack on this refinery’s facilities, and production at this refining unit is continuing as normal,” Shaker Khafaei told domestic media.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:32Saturday, 10/26/2024 Saudi Arabia condemns military targeting of Iran as 'sovereignty violation'
Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned the military targeting of Iran as a "violation of its sovereignty" and international laws, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint. The kingdom also called on the international community to take decisive steps toward de-escalation and the resolution of regional conflicts.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:05Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIran aviation authority: flights back to normal by 9 a.m. local timeThe spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced that flights will return to normal as of 9 a.m. local time, following Israeli overnight attacks on military sites in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 05:02Saturday, 10/26/2024 US calls on Iran to halt attacks on Israel to end cycle of fighting
The US on Saturday called on Iran to cease its attacks on Israel to break the cycle of violence, following Israeli overnight strikes on military sites in Iran.
"We urge Iran to cease its attacks on Israel so that this cycle of fighting can end without further escalation," US National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett told reporters.
"Their response was an exercise in self-defense and specifically avoided populated areas and focused solely on military targets, contrary to Iran's attack against Israel that targeted Israel's most populous city," he added.
.October 26, 2024 at 04:42Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli military spokesperson: Israel now has broader freedom of action within Iran
Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Saturday that the objectives of the overnight operation against Iran were successfully achieved.
“The reprisal strike was completed, and its objectives were achieved,” Hagari said during a press conference.
The IDF operation targeted Iranian missile manufacturing facilities and air defense batteries, according to Times of Israel.
“Now, Israel has broader freedom of action within Iran. Iran struck Israel twice... and has paid the price for that,” he said.
“We remain focused on the objectives of the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon. It is Iran that continues to push for broader regional escalation,” Hagari added.
.October 26, 2024 at 04:25Saturday, 10/26/2024 Schools nationwide are open, Iran announces
Iran's Ministry of Education spokesperson announced that schools nationwide are open on Saturday, with “educational activities proceeding as usual.”
.October 26, 2024 at 04:17Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iranian air defense confirms Israeli airstrikes on military sites
The Iranian National Air Defense Headquarters issued a statement on Saturday confirming Israeli airstrikes targeting military installations in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces.
“The nation’s integrated air defense system effectively intercepted and countered this hostile action, though limited damage was reported in select locations,” the statement read, adding that “the scope of the incident remains under thorough investigation.”
.October 26, 2024 at 04:05Saturday, 10/26/2024 Axios: Israel sent a message to Iran ahead of airstrikes
The news outlet Axios is reporting that Israel sent a message to Iran ahead of its retaliatory airstrikes warning the Iranians not to respond, three sources with knowledge of the issue told reporter Barak Ravid.
.October 26, 2024 at 03:12Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIsraeli military says it finished attacks on Iranian military, missile sitesThe Israeli military said in a statement:
"A short while ago, the IDF completed precise and targeted strikes against military targets in a number of areas in Iran. Our planes have safely returned home.
The strike was conducted in response to the attacks by the Iranian regime against the State of Israel and its citizens in recent months. The retaliatory strike has been completed and the mission was fulfilled.
Based on intelligence, IAF aircraft struck missile manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles that Iran fired at the State of Israel over the last year. These missiles posed a direct and immediate threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.
Simultaneously, the IDF struck surface-to-air missile arrays and additional Iranian aerial capabilities, that were intended to restrict Israel's aerial freedom of operation in Iran."
.October 26, 2024 at 02:59Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIsraeli attacks on Iran have finished after three waves - Israeli public broadcasterIsrael's public broadcaster said the country's operation against Iran had concluded after three waves of strikes.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:52Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israel's attacks conclude after hitting around 20 targets - Israeli officials to NYT
Israel's attacks in Iran had ended by about 5 AM Israeli time after hitting around 20 sites during the night, the New York Times reported citing two Israeli officials.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:45Saturday, 10/26/2024 All flights suspended until further notice - Iran aviation organization
A spokesperson for Iran's aviation authority has announced that there will be no flights to or from Iran until further notice.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:40Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli strikes may continue for 'several hours' - CNN
CNN says the Israeli attack against Iran may last “several more hours”. First explosions were heard in Tehran just after 2 am local time. A second wave of blasts were reported three hours later.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:35Saturday, 10/26/2024 More footage from Israel's second round of air strikes on Iran
The video appears to show flying objects intercepted by Iran's defense system over capital Tehran on early Saturday.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:28Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iran wakes up to Israel's attack
Saturday is the first day of the week in Iran. Iranians will be starting their week with two rounds of Israeli air strikes. No official reaction yet from Tehran.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:15Saturday, 10/26/2024 Second wave of blasts heard in Tehran - video
A second wave of explosions were heard over Tehran in a video obtained by Iran International.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:03Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli attack due to last just one night - ABC
Israel's attack on Iran was expected to last a single night, ABC news reported citing a source.
There were as yet no Israeli casualties or damage to war planes reported, the source added.
.October 26, 2024 at 02:00Saturday, 10/26/2024 US, Israeli defense chiefs speak by phone
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a call with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, Reuters reported citing a US defense official says.
No details on the contents or length of the call were disclosed.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:50Saturday, 10/26/2024 US not involved in Israeli strikes - US official
A US official said in a statement received by Iran International: "The United States is not participating in this Israeli military operation."
.October 26, 2024 at 01:39Saturday, 10/26/2024 New explosions in Tehran, southwest in apparent second wave of strikes - agency, residents
New sounds of explosions were heard in Tehran according to the official Mizan News agency.
Blasts were also heard in the southwestern cities of Ahvaz and Abadan in Khuzestan province, residents told Iran International, as Israel appeared to carry out a second wave of attacks in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:36Saturday, 10/26/2024 140 warplanes involved in Israeli airstrikes against Iran - i24
i24 News reported that 140 warplanes took part in recent Israeli airstrikes targeting sites in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:35Saturday, 10/26/2024 Netanyahu oversees air strikes on Iran - video
A video released by the Israeli government shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu overseeing air strikes against Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:31Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iranian authorities may seek to de-escalate by avoiding response: Analyst
Omid Memarian, journalist and political analyst, commented on recent Israeli airstrikes, saying that while the extent of the attacks remains unclear, they reportedly involved precise hits on military bases.
Memarian added in an interview with Iran International TV that in the past, the Islamic Republic has often concealed or downplayed significant military strikes against its facilities.
He said that if Iran’s leaders and IRGC commanders minimize the impact or costs of these attacks, it could signal a desire to reduce tensions and avoid a military response.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:28Saturday, 10/26/2024 Iran closes airspace until Saturday morning following attacks
Iran has closed its airspace until 9:00 a.m. local time on Saturday (1:30 a.m. Eastern Time). During the attacks, however, Iran’s airspace was open, and the flight-tracking site Flightradar24 showed at least four flights over Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:28Saturday, 10/26/2024 Drone alerts sound in two northern Israeli cities - Times of Israel
Alerts for suspected drones have been activated in the Israel northern coastal cities of Nahariya and Acre, the Times of Israel reported.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:20Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsIsrael launching second wave of air strikes - WSJIsrael is launching a second wave of air strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported citing a US official.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:10Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israel notified US in advance of air strikes - NYT
Israel notified officials in the US administration of President Joe Biden before carrying out air strikes on Tehran, a US official cited by The New York Times said.
The official declined to say how much warning was given, the newspaper reported.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:07Saturday, 10/26/2024 Explosion reported near grave of Rouhollah Khomeini
A video obtained by Iran International shows an explosion near the grave of Rouhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic, in Kahrizak, south of Tehran.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:04Saturday, 10/26/2024 Army warplanes flying over Tehran: Citizen reports
An Iranian citizen is heard saying, "Army warplanes are flying over Tehran," in a video obtained by Iran International.
.October 26, 2024 at 01:01Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli official: Iran's claim that explosions were due to air defense 'a lie'
"Iran's claim that the explosions were the result of air defenses responding to the Israeli airstrikes is a lie," Ynetnews reported citing an Israeli official.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:57Saturday, 10/26/2024 Internet disruptions reported in Tehran and Karaj amid Israeli strikes
A group of Iran International viewers reported internet disruptions in Tehran and Karaj amid the ongoing Israeli strikes.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:53Saturday, 10/26/2024 No incidents requiring emergency response reported in Tehran: Iran's official news agency
IRNA, citing Tehran emergency sources, reported that as of 3:22 a.m. Saturday (local time), “no incidents” requiring emergency assistance had been reported in the capital or surrounding areas.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:47Saturday, 10/26/2024 No military sites hit in Tehran: IRGC-linked website
Tasnim News, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that no missiles or strikes have hit IRGC military sites in west and southwest Tehran.
The sounds heard were from army air defenses engaging Israeli actions at three points around Tehran, reported Tasnim.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:40Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli fighter jets shown flying through Jordanian skies - social media
Unverified social media footage circulated by the Jordan News Agency appeared to show Israeli jets flying over the country en route to Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:39Saturday, 10/26/2024 IDF releases image of top commanders overseeing strikes on Iran
The IDF released a photo of Chief of Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi directing strikes on Iran from the Israeli Air Force command center, alongside IAF Chief Major General Tomer Bar.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:31Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli media: Israel bombs air defense radars in Iraq, Syria, and Iran
Israeli media, citing their sources, reported that during Friday night attacks on Iran, Israel bombed air defense radars in Iraq and Syria, as well as military sites in Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:28Saturday, 10/26/2024 Netanyahu meets with Israeli officers amid air attack on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Defense Minister and top military officers as the country carried out an air attack on Iran on Friday, according to handout image to Israeli media.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:26Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israeli attack targets military bases in Tehran: IRGC-linked website
Fars News website, affiliated with the IRGC, reported that several military bases in the west and southwest of Tehran were targeted by an Israeli attack. The report mentioned that some of the sounds were from anti-aircraft fire.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:22Saturday, 10/26/2024 Israel not targeting oil field, nuclear sites - NBC citing Israeli official
“We’re targeting things that might have threatened us in the past or could do in the future,” NBC news quoted an Israeli official saying
Israel is not striking Iranian nuclear facilities or oil fields and is focusing on military targets, NBC cited the official saying.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:19Saturday, 10/26/2024 Breaking NewsUS calls Israeli air strikes in Tehran "self defense"US National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said in a statement on Friday: “(Israel's) targeted strikes on military targets ... (are) an exercise of self-defense and in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1.”
.October 26, 2024 at 24:14Saturday, 10/26/2024 Sirens sound in western Tehran
Loud sirens were heard in the Sadeghiyeh (Aryashahr) neighborhood in western Tehran as Israel began its airstrikes, according to a video obtained by Iran International.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:13Saturday, 10/26/2024 Syrian air defenses engaging Israeli air craft - state TV
Syrian state TV SANA cquotes orrespondent saying "Our air defenses are confronting hostile targets in the skies around Damascus."
.October 26, 2024 at 24:12Saturday, 10/26/2024 Large fire reported in Eslamshahr near Tehran amid Israeli airstrikes
A video sent to Iran International by a citizen shows a huge fire in Eslamshahr, southwestern Tehran, amid the ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:05Saturday, 10/26/2024 Tehran and Karaj residents rush to gas stations after Israel began strikes
Citizens in Tehran and Karaj have flocked to gas stations following Israel's strikes on Iran.
.October 26, 2024 at 24:02Saturday, 10/26/2024 Almost no civilian flights between Israel and Tehran - live maps
Open-source live airline maps appeared to show almost no civilian aircraft in the skies between Israel and Tehran as the Jewish state confirmed it had begun air strikes.
.October 25, 2024 at 23:40Friday, 10/25/2024 Breaking NewsIsraeli military says carrying out "precise strikes on military targets"Israeli military Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a video recording posted on X:
"In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran.
The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th – on seven fronts – including direct attacks from Iranian soil.
Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond.
Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized.
We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel." .October 25, 2024 at 23:36Friday, 10/25/2024 Reports of fires and emergency response in Tehran
Citizens have shared images of firefighting trucks dispatched to western Tehran near Shahriar. Other photos show fires and smoke rising from various locations across Tehran.
.October 25, 2024 at 23:31Friday, 10/25/2024 Breaking NewsUS Official to Iran International: Israeli airstrikes on Iran have begun and are ongoingA US official told Iran International that Israeli airstrikes on the Islamic Republic began hours ago and are still underway. Earlier, reporters from Axios and Fox News also reported the start of Israeli attacks on Iran.
.October 25, 2024 at 23:23Friday, 10/25/2024 Breaking NewsSeveral explosions reported in Tehran and KarajIran's state TV confirmed some strong explosions around Tehran. Several Iranian domestic media outlets also confirmed hearing explosion sounds in Tehran and Karaj.