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Israel Strikes Back: Retaliatory Missiles Launched Against Iran

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Israel retaliates with missile strikes following tensions with Iran. Dive into the latest updates on the escalating conflict in the Middle East! #Israel #Iran #Conflict

Israel has recently launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following heightened tensions in the Middle East. The missile attacks were in response to last week's drone and missile barrage by Tehran, causing oil prices to surge. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to carry out an offensive in Rafah, where many Palestinians are sheltering, escalating the situation further. The US exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council, blocking Palestine's bid for full UN membership.

As tensions continue to soar, Israel's military conducted missile strikes against Iran, as confirmed by senior US military officials. Reports of explosions near Isfahan have emerged, indicating the impact of the retaliatory attacks. Despite the developments, the strikes do not seem to target Iran's nuclear industry, which would pose a more severe threat.

In the midst of the conflict, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed plans for a Rafah assault while ensuring allies that Israel's response to Iran will be measured. As officials urge for a ceasefire deal, the situation remains tense in the region. Stay tuned for live updates on the Israel-Iran tensions and the evolving dynamics of the conflict.

Interesting Fact: Israel's missile strikes against Iran have caused a ripple effect in global oil prices, highlighting the economic implications of the conflict. Additionally, the use of veto power by the US in the UN Security Council reflects the complexities of international diplomacy and alliances in the face of regional conflicts.

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Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran (Financial Times)

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It certainly doesn't appear to be an attack on Iran's nuclear industry, which would have been far more serious.

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Israel-Iran live updates: Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials ... (BBC News)

There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as two US officials confirm to the BBC's US partner CBS News that Israel struck Iran.

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Israel still plans to launch Rafah assault, Netanyahu tells western ... (The Guardian)

Prime minister also seeks to assure allies Israel's response to Iran will be measured, as officials urge him to focus on ceasefire deal.

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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan (RNZ)

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Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says (CNBC)

Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.

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Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say (The Guardian)

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Live: Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan (RNZ)

An Iranian official says there is no plan for an "immediate retaliation" after reports of explosions and an Israeli attack. Follow RNZ's blog for more.

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Israel and Iran pull back from the brink (Financial Times)

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As Israel struck Iran overnight in what appeared to be a limited retaliation for last weekend's attack, the Biden administration adopted a tightlipped ...

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Iranian air defence systems activated as Israel launches strikes ... (The Guardian)

Israel launched a limited attack on Iranian soil on Friday morning, in the latest tit-for-tat between the two countries.

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