Israel Targeted Air Defenses Near Iran's Nuclear Facility In Strike - Full Report
Iran: If Israel "embarks on adventurism again" the next response will be "immediate" and at a maximum level.
ISRAEL/IRAN - Israel carried out a limited strike on Iran, targeting an air defense radar site near one of its nuclear facilities, according to US and Israeli media.
A report by ABC News, also referenced by Israeli media, cited a senior US official as saying that it was "a very limited strike" which targeted an air defense radar site protecting the Natanz nuclear facility in Central Iran.
The news agency said that "the strike took out the site, but the assessment hasn't been completed," and added,"the strike was intended to send a signal to Iran that Israel has these capabilities," but was not intended to escalate the situation further.
Flights Were Suspended Over Isfaham, Shiraz and Tehran, Iran's capital before reports of the strikes surfaced.
Iranian state-run media reported, “Flights over Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran cities have been suspended”. Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) entries also reflected that flights had been suspended in that region:
After the strikes had been carried out, Iran lifted flight restrictions in Tehran's airports according to airport officials.
US officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that drones were used in the strike, and that they were limited in scope.
Iranian State Media On The Strike (IRNA):
UKMTO Report On The Strike
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported the strike, posting the following report:
Earthquake Reported Around The Time Of The Strike
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was reported around the time of the strike. It should be noted that earthquakes are a common occurrence in the region and do not necessarily mean anything beyond a natural occurrence.
Iranian Foreign Minister: If Israel "Embarks On Adventurism Again" Response Will Be Immediate And at Maximum Level
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