Israel reportedly conducted airstrikes on Iran following Tehran's retaliatory strike against Israel over the past weekend. Iranian officials claim Israel's strikes caused no damage, a sentiment echoed by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which confirmed that none of Iran's nuclear sites were targeted.
Heavy explosions were heard in at least two Iranian cities early this morning, allegedly due to an Israeli attack within Iran. Iranian authorities downplayed the incidents, attributing the sounds of explosions in Isfahan and Tabriz to Iranian air defense systems engaging "suspicious objects," as reported by state media. Officials asserted that military and nuclear facilities in Isfahan remained intact.
In response to the situation in Isfahan, Iran's space agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian denied any external air attacks, describing it as a "failed attempt" to deploy quadcopters that were subsequently "shot down." Reports initially mentioned three explosions near the Isfahan airport and the 8th Shekari Army Airbase.
US media, citing officials, claimed to have received pre-notification of Israel's reported strike on Iran but asserted that they played no role in it. CNN cited one official who suggested that the target might have been a nuclear facility, potentially the Natanz nuclear site, which is near Isfahan and has experienced sabotage in the past.
Despite the morning's events, Iranian media described the situation in Isfahan as "normal," stating that no ground explosions occurred. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no damage to nuclear facilities in Isfahan.
Following the reported explosions, flights from Tehran to Isfahan and Shiraz were temporarily suspended by Iran's airport authority, later resuming normal operations.
These events unfolded amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, stemming from Tehran's retaliatory attack in response to the April 1 assault on its consulate in Syria. Israel has pledged a military response, despite calls from Western nations for restraint and de-escalation.
In light of speculation about a potential Israeli attack, a senior Iranian commander warned of revising Iran's nuclear doctrine if Israel targets its nuclear facilities. Brigadier General Ahmed Haqtalab, overseeing the protection of nuclear centers for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that Israel would face retaliation, including attacks on its nuclear sites, if it initiates an assault.
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