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What is known about Israel's strike on Iran?

On the morning of April 19, "ABC" TV channel, citing an American official, reported that Israel launched a missile attack on an object located in the territory of Iran. After some time, the "Fars" agency reported that explosions occurred in the Isfahan province of Iran.

What happened?

  • Israel launched a missile attack on an object located in the territory of Iran. The ABC source did not specify whether the Israeli targets were facilities in Syria and Iraq.

  • "Fars" agency reported three explosions that took place near a military base in the northwestern province of Isfahan.
  • "CNN" TV channel, citing an American official, reported that Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear facilities.
  • At least eight flights in Iranian airspace have been diverted amid reports of a possible strike.
  • Iran has suspended flights over some cities.
  • "The IRNA" agency reported on the work of air defense forces in several provinces in Iran. It later quoted a source in Iran's military command as saying the UAVs were flying at a low altitude and were being fired upon by anti-aircraft weapons rather than anti-aircraft systems.
  • International flights were canceled at Tehran airport until 10:00 Moscow time.