Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: US warns of ‘consequences’, Tehran says ‘limited damage’ caused as attack was ‘successfully’ countered

A spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said flights on all routes have been cancelled until further notice, the country’s state news agency IRNA reports.

Israel-Iran Conflict: The White House stated on Saturday that Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military installations should effectively end the direct military exchanges between the two nations. A senior official emphasised that the Israeli operation was extensive, targeted, and precise, and warned Iran of potential ‘consequences’ if it retaliated, news agency AP reported. The US administration, including President Joe Biden, was kept informed throughout the operation, but it clarified that there was no American involvement in the strikes.

Iran’s response: Iran says its air defense system successfully countered Israel’s attacks with “limited damage” caused to some locations. In a statement, the Iranian forces stated that Israel attacked military targets in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam. US and Israeli officials said that three waves of multiple explosions are reported in the capital and at nearby military bases over more than two hours, highlighting Iran’s air defenses, news agency Reuters reported. The operation involved dozens of Israeli aircraft, including fighter jets and refuelers, targeting military installations across various regions in Iran, approximately 1,600 kilometers from Israel.

Military targets in Iran: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had said that it has completed a series of airstrikes against Iranian military sites, termed “Days of Repentance,” in response to ongoing attacks from Iran, including a significant missile barrage on October 1.  These strikes were executed in multiple waves over several hours, focusing on air defense systems and ballistic missile manufacturing sites linked to recent Iranian attacks on Israel. Meanwhile, the local media in Iran has stated that there were no fires or explosions reported at the oil refinery south of Tehran, news agency Agence France Presse reported. Additionally, a spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said flights on all routes have been cancelled until further notice, the country’s state news agency IRNA reports.

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10:01 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Biden-Netanyahu discussed 'design of the response'

A senior Biden administration official indicated that while the US did not participate in the strikes, it had been actively involved in discussions with Israel, encouraging a 'targeted and proportional response' to minimise civilian casualties. President Biden had specifically advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "design a response that would deter further aggression while avoiding escalation into broader conflict."

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that their operations were aimed at military targets outside populated areas and were executed with precision. Reports from Iranian state media noted loud explosions around Tehran, although there was no immediate confirmation regarding the source of these blasts.

The US remains prepared to defend against any potential Iranian retaliation, having recently deployed THAAD missile defense systems to Israel.

“Should Iran choose to respond, we are fully prepared to once again defend against any attack,” the US official stresses, pointing to the recent US deployment of THAAD missile defense batteries to Israel.

(With inputs from AP, Times of Israel)

09:38 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: US says Israeli strikes on Iran should end the exchange of fire and warns against 'consequences' of retaliation

The White House has stated that Israel's recent strikes on Iranian military installations should effectively end the direct military exchanges between the two nations. A senior official emphasized that the Israeli operation was extensive, targeted, and precise, and warned Iran of potential 'consequences' if it retaliated. The US administration, including President Joe Biden, was kept informed throughout the operation, but it clarified that there was no American involvement in the strikes.

These Israeli strikes were described as an "exercise of self-defense" following Iran's earlier ballistic missile attack on October 1, which involved nearly 200 missiles aimed at Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted these operations in response to ongoing assaults from Iran and its proxies, which have escalated since early October.

Explosions were reported in Tehran as a result of the strikes, indicating significant military activity

09:13 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Successfully countered attacks with limited damage says Iran

Meanwhile, Iran says its air defense system successfully countered Israel’s attacks but that “limited damage” was caused to some locations.

In a statement, the Iranian air defense says Israel attacked military targets in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam.

09:10 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: 'If Iran were to make the 'mistake' of retaliation, we will be obligated to respond, says Israeli military

IDF spokesperson for foreign media, Lt. Col. Daniel Hagari said on Saturday in a video statement that “I can now confirm that we have concluded the Israeli response to Iran’s attacks against Israel,”.

He further added, “We conducted targeted and precise strikes on military targets in Iran — thwarting immediate threats to the State of Israel. The Israel Defense Forces has fulfilled its mission,” Hagari says.

“If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation — we will be obligated to respond,” he continues.

“Our message is clear: All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into a wider escalation — will pay a heavy price. We demonstrated today that we have both the capability and the resolve to act decisively — and we are prepared — on offense and defense — to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel,” Hagari adds.

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08:52 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Israel concluded 'Days of Repentance' attacks after waves of strikes on Iran military targets

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it has completed a series of airstrikes against Iranian military sites, termed "Days of Repentance," in response to ongoing attacks from Iran, including a significant missile barrage on October 1.

The operation involved dozens of Israeli aircraft, including fighter jets and refuelers, targeting military installations across various regions in Iran, approximately 1,600 kilometers from Israel. These strikes were executed in multiple waves over several hours, focusing on air defense systems and ballistic missile manufacturing sites linked to recent Iranian attacks on Israel.

The IDF asserted that these actions have enhanced the Israeli Air Force's operational freedom in Iran and established a broader range of potential targets for future operations. While the extent of damage from the strikes is yet to be disclosed, the IDF emphasized that Iran has faced repercussions for its assaults on Israel. Currently, the IDF is assessing possible Iranian retaliation, but there are no immediate changes to civilian safety guidelines.

Reports indicate that loud explosions were heard in Tehran and nearby Karaj during the strikes, although Iranian state media has not confirmed any casualties or provided official commentary on the incidents. The U.S. government was informed prior to the strikes but did not participate in the operations, reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense amidst rising tensions in the region.

08:44 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Why is Israel attacking Iran?

On October 1, Iran responded to the Israeli assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah Secretary General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC general Abbas Nilforoushan by launching as many as 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel’s military and intelligence bases all over the occupied Palestinian territories.

08:41 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: 'Tehran’s reciprocal response will be harsh, proportional and well-calculated' say Iranian officials

Iran has said that it reserves its right to respond to any act of aggression, Tasnim, Iran's semi-official news agency reported.

Early Saturday morning, people reported hearing several explosions in the Iranian capital. The blasts were heard west of Tehran, Tasnim reported.

Iranian officials have warned that Tehran’s reciprocal response to any Israeli action will be harsh, proportional and well-calculated.

(With Tasnim News Agency inputs)

08:30 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: IDF says unmanned aircraft crossed Lebanon

Meanwhile, the Israeli military said that following the alerts that were activated at 4 AM in the Western Galilee, an unmanned aircraft that crossed the territory of Lebanon fell in the area. Np injuries were reported.

08:26 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Iran says air defense operated to intercept attacks in 3 locations

Iran's Press TV, citing military official said that air defense operated to foil attacks on three different locations near Tehran.

US and Israeli officials said that three waves of multiple explosions are reported in the capital and at nearby military bases over more than two hours, highlighting Iran's air defenses, news agency Reuters reported.

08:17 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: US National Security Council calls Israel's strike against Iran 'an exercise of self-defense'

Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran are “an exercise of self-defense” following Tehran’s ballistic missile attack earlier this month, the National Security Council spokesman said.

National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett says the “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.”

(With AFP inputs)

08:15 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Israel is not striking 'nuclear sites or oil facilities', military targets primary focus

Citing an unnamed Israeli official NBC reported, Israel is not striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil facilities and is focusing on military targets.

“We’re targeting things that might have threatened us in the past or could do in the future,” the official told NBC.

The Biden Administration has been urging Israel not to strike nuclear or energy targets, while backing Israel’s right to respond to Iran’s October 1 ballistic missile attack.

08:12 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: All flights cancelled until further notice in Iran

A spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said flights on all routes have been cancelled until further notice, the country’s state news agency IRNA reports.

Until now, the Iranian state television reported that operations at Tehran’s airports, including Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad Airport, are continuing as scheduled without any disruptions due to the strikes.

(With Reuters inputs)

08:10 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Netanyahu set to assess the security situation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials are assessing the security situation, his office says, as the military carries out airstrikes on Iran.

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting an assessment of the security situation at the air force base in the Kirya (defense ministry) with the defense minister, the army chief, the head of the Mossad and the head of the Shin Bet,” a statement from his office says.

(With Times of Israel)

08:05 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Watch: Israeli Air Force’s command center commanded by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi

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08:03 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Israel strikes Syria and Iran parallelly as middle east crisis deepens

Meanwhile, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reports that Israel struck several military sites in southern and central Syria at around 2 AM.

The strikes came simultaneously as Israel launched attacks on Iran.

SANA says that air defenses shot down some of the Israeli missiles, and authorities are still assessing the damage.

(With Times of Israel inputs)

08:00 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: US Defense Secretary calls Israeli counterpart

Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a call with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, a US defense official says, after Israel announced strikes on targets in Iran, news agency Reuters reported.

The US official, who speaks on condition of anonymity, doesn’t immediately provide details on Austin and Gallant’s conversation, including what they discussed, how long the call was or what time it took place.

07:57 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Iran says 'Prepared to respond to any Israeli “aggression,”

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing sources, stated that Iran is prepared to respond to any Israeli “aggression,”

“There is no doubt that Israel will face a proportional reaction for any action it takes,” quoting the sources Tasnim said.

07:56 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Second wave of airstrikes in Iran

Israeli media reports a second wave of airstrikes targeting military installations in Iran, particularly in eastern Tehran and at an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command facility. Continuous explosions and light trails have been observed in the sky over central Tehran following these attacks.

Reports indicate that four additional explosions were heard in eastern Tehran, with active air defense systems noted in the capital. Despite the ongoing strikes, Iranian media confirmed that there were 'no fires or explosions' reported at a key oil refinery south of Tehran.

Former IDF Operations Directorate head Yisrael Ziv commented that Israel's ability to strike important military targets presents a dilemma for Iran regarding its response options. The situation is expected to remain tense, with no Israeli casualties reported thus far.

The attacks are anticipated to be a one-night operation, and further updates are expected as the situation evolves.

(With inputs from Times of Israel, Reuters and AFP)

07:52 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict Live Updates: Israel strikes Iran's 'air defenses and missile production plants'

Citing a person briefed on Israel’s military plans, The Washington Post reports that Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to last several more hours.

The source says among the military sites being targeted are air defenses and missile production plants.

07:49 (IST) 26 Oct 2024
Israel-Iran Conflict: 'Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized', says IDF as Israel strikes Iran

The Israeli Defense Forces in a post on X stated, "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.

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