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Line 1,507: − − ===Oct 26 2024 Op.=== − − − [[File:Israel's precise strikes on Iran military targets. 10.26.24.jpg|thumb|File:Israel's precise strikes on Iran military targets. 10.26.24]] − − − A little over a year (on the Hebrew calendar) since the Oct 7 attack on Simchat Torah: Israel strikes Iranian precise military targets in hours-long waves of attacks. Responding to its aggression. Zero interceptions by Iran. − IDF says in a statement that Israel's defensive capabilities are fully mobilized. − The IDF said Israel began was 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," the military said in a statement. "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized. We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel. − − 'Israeli strikes attempt to reestablish deterrence but not provoke war.' − − − Explosions were also heard in the Damascus countryside and central region, according to Syrian state TV. The UK-based Syrian opposition site Observatory for Human rights said Israeli planes were seen in the sky over Damascus and Homs, targeting air defenses. − − Tehran downplays Israeli strike − This could be seen as an effort to avoid the need to retaliate. − − − Amos Hochstein to visit Tel Aviv for ceasefire talks, may visit Beirut. − − − Biden-Harris Admin Sued for Stonewalling Investigation Into Iran-Tied Pentagon Official. Lawsuit 'should shine useful light' on role that 'pro-Iranian apologists' have played in admin, official says. America First Legal, a nonprofit oversight group run by former Trump administration officials, filed its lawsuit against the Pentagon on Tuesday, accusing the agency of stonewalling its probe into Tabatabai and other senior U.S. officials for the past year. − − − Trump: "I rebuilt our military, I rebuilt our nuclear.. I got to realize how powerful that nuclear is... one bomb, Israel is gone. Forget it. One bonb could take out the entire east coast." − − − 'The worst thing I've ever heard': Holocaust survivor blasts Harris for comparing Trump to Hitler. 'She owes my parents and everybody else who was murdered by Hitler an apology,' the Auschwitz survivor says in a clip advertised by Trump ad. − − Johnson and McConnell: Harris calling Trump ‘fascist’ could invite assassination attempt. − − − 20 different targets were hit, though Tehran downplayed the situation in the morning, given warnings they received from the U.S. against a possible response. − − − Israeli precise strikes on Iran completed. It went on for over 3 hours, across three separate waves, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets and aircraft targeted military complexes, air defense systems - first, S-300 air defense battery at Tehran airport, then missile production facilities, and surface-to-surface missile launchers in Tehran, as well as in the Khuzestan and Ilam provinces in western Iran. In all 20 targets were hit. At least 3 IRGC missile bases targeted; Israeli drones attacked secret Parchin military base, at least one hit. On NYT reported from IRGC Israeli attack on Parchin base in Iran, aside from developing missile & suicide drone tech, site was also used for nuclear work; bombing Parchin could disrupt Iran’s ability to carry out nuclear tests. − − − The Islamic Republic, after first downplaying it, it then decided to threaten retaliation. − Named op.: 'Days of Repentance': − US was notified ahead of op. − IRGC reportedly also targeted. − − About missile manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles. "These missiles posed a direct and immediate threat to the citizens of the State of Israel." Simultaneously, the IDF struck surface-to-air missile arrays and additional Iranian aerial capabilities, that were intended to restrict Israel's aerial freedom of operation in Iran. − − Israel avoided attacking targets that could drag the region into an all-out war including Iran's oil production and nuclear sites. − − Mission accomplished all returned without harm. − − Israel warned Iran before the attack: "Do not respond." − After overnight strikes, IDF warns Iran (again) not to ‘make mistake’ of further escalating. − − A source for Sky News Arabia: "Russia provided Iran with intelligence information about the military operations of Israel and the United States..." − − A White House official expressed hope that Iran would not retaliate for the Israeli strike and threatened "consequences" if it does. This should be the end of the direct exchange. − − Report: Israel designed attack so Iran could 'deny major damage'. − − Timeline: − − About 900 miles from Israel, in the early hours of Saturday, precisely 25 days after Iran's ballistic missile attack, reports of explosions in Iran began to emerge at 2:00 AM - Israel time, signaling the start of Israel's counterattack. − -The first wave began, as mentioned, at 2:00 AM (Israeli time) with reports of explosions in Tehran, as well as in Syria and Iraq, leading to the closure of their airspace. Reports indicated that this wave primarily targeted air defense systems in all three countries, likely to allow Israeli Air Force aircraft the freedom to proceed with their strikes. However, at the time, the situation was unclear: with the sound of explosions, frightened residents in Iran took to the streets, fearing that airports in the Iranian capital might have been hit. − -Shortly afterward, around 2:30 AM, the IDF spokesperson officially confirmed: "The IDF is carrying out precise military strikes in Iran, in response to the ongoing attacks by the Iranian regime against the State of Israel in recent months, in accordance with the directive of the political echelon." − IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated in an English-language declaration to the foreign media that Israel "has the right and obligation to respond" to Iran, "like any other sovereign country in the world." He noted the strike is a response to months of Iranian actions against Israel since October 7, including those by its proxies. − At this stage, the Iranians focused on downplaying the events, with reports from the country stating that the source of the explosion sounds was the air defense systems intercepting the IDF attack. BBC noted shortly afterward that it was unclear which sites were hit in Iran, as Tehran claimed that routine life continued, and Israel did not disclose what it was targeting other than "military targets." − -Around 3:00 AM, it was reported that President Joe Biden was "closely updated" on the developments. About half an hour later, the Pentagon clarified that the U.S. was not involved in the strike in Iran, although it was informed about it. Israel, in fact, shared with the U.S. what it planned to do and did not surprise it despite Pentagon document leaks. − -At 4:15 AM, further reports indicated that President Biden and Vice President Harris were updated on the attack. − Documenting the damage south of Tehran − Despite this, until almost 4:00 AM, global media continued to report it was still unclear what was hit and where, also noting Syria reported Israeli airstrikes hitting military sites in its center and south. Then, reports of another wave of attacks in Iran surfaced, along with footage of interception attempts in the skies. − In this wave, Israel hit Iranian surface-to-surface missile production facilities, with an informed Israeli source stating, "The intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Directorate in this event is science fiction beyond all imagination. The hit on factories producing surface-to-surface missiles was precise, to ensure significant impact. This is 16-digit precise intelligence (full coordinates) on an irreplaceable factory, with a precise Air Force strike, neither near nor approximate." − As pilots were still in enemy territory, offices of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant began releasing photos of them in the Operations Directorate's command bunker. − NYT reported that the strikes in the additional wave concluded about half an hour after they began, around 5:00 AM, targeting air defense systems, missile production facilities, UAVs, and launch sites. − "If Iran makes a mistake - we will respond." − -At 6:00 AM, IDF announced that the Air Force jets had returned safely to the country after striking air defense systems and surface-to-surface missiles in Iran, stating that the operation was named "Days of Repentance." − "Air Force jets attacked, with intelligence guidance, missile production means that Iran launched toward the State of Israel in the past year. Simultaneously, surface-to-air missile arrays and additional aerial capabilities of Iran were attacked, which were intended to limit Israel's aerial freedom of action in Iran. IDF has many offensive operational capabilities, some of which were carried out today in striking strategic arrays deep within Iran. The State of Israel reserves the right and duty to protect its citizens if the Iranian regime continues its attacks against Israel and its citizens." − "The extent of the damages and results will be revealed later, but already there is broader freedom of action for the IDF," they said. "We are focused on the objectives of the war in Lebanon and Gaza, and Iran is pushing for regional escalation. We are at peak readiness in defense and offense, with no change in the Home Front Command instructions at the moment. We are in ongoing intelligence and operational assessment. We have proven that we can strike at any point in the Middle East." − -About 20 minutes after the IDF's announcement, in a conversation with reporters, a senior White House official stated the U.S. fully backs Israel and warns Iran of "consequences" if it responds to the IDF strike — which was defined as "self-defense." According to the official, "We deployed a missile battery and acted to strengthen Israel's air defense systems in anticipation of tonight's response. President Biden and Vice President Harris have clearly demonstrated that we will always help protect Israel from Iran and its terrorist organizations." − -After attempting throughout the night to downplay the results of the strikes, at 6:30 AM, it decided to admit for the first time that "minimal damage" (sic) was caused at several sites, but falsely claimed that its air defense systems supposedly "succeded" in confronting "Israeli aggression (sic)." − Yet, Iran admitted two soldiers killed, including an officer equivalent to the rank of major. − − Israel targeted 'critical component' of missile manufacturing. − − Israel hit an important factory that is used for the production of Iranian ballistic missiles. A factory for the production of solid fuel that is used to propel the Khaibar and Qasem ballistic missiles, which were launched at Israel in the Iranian attack on October 1. − − Four women participated in the Israel attack on Iran. − − − After Israeli strikes, West urges Iran to stand down as Muslim nations slam Jerusalem. Washington says Islamic Republic must end ‘cycle of fighting,’ as official signals approval of Jerusalem’s ‘targeted and proportional’ response to Iran’s Oct. 1 missile attack. − − − Opposition in Israel pans failure to exact ‘heavy price’ from Iran - Liberman dismisses ‘PR actions', "we have returned to the concept" (of Oct 6), "buying quiet for the short term". − US welcomes limited strike. Gantz congratulates, Lapid says not attacking strategic and economic targets ‘was wrong,’ Yair Golan lauds military, White House for persuading government to hold back. − − For notes see: [https://www.conservapedia.com/Swords_of_Iron:_sources_IIII#Notes_Part_III:_Oct_17_2024_-_Jan_7_2025 Swords of Iron. Notes Part 4].
→Oct 26 2024 Op.
See: [[Islamic Republic of Iran expansionist war]].
See: [[Islamic Republic of Iran expansionist war]].
==Iran attacks Israel - directly==
==Iran attacks Israel - directly==