Israel launches revenge strike on Iranian airbase near nuclear site days after missile blitz

by 24britishtvApril 19, 2024, 10 a.m. 22
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Israel has launched a revenge attack on Iranian soil days after Tehran unleashed an unprecedented missile and drone blitz. Explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, home to a major airbase and nuclear site, as Iran activated its air defences to fend off Israeli strikes. US officials confirmed last night that Israel's revenge for Iran's 330 kamikaze drone and ballistic missile blitz had begun after days of threats. They said Israel successfully hit at least one Iranian target in the latest concerning Middle East development stoking fears of an all-out war. Iranian state TV launched into damage control claiming three drones were "destroyed" by its air defence batteries and no ground damage was caused. But the attack did hit an Iranian air force target in Isfahan, next door to a nuclear site, sources told the Jerusalem Post. Blasts were also heard in Iraq and Syria in what appeared to be further hits on Iranian puppet terror groups across the Middle East. Continue reading... https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27414505/explosions-iran-israel-missile-strike/ The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: https://www.thesun.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sunyoutubesitelink Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on X: https://twitter.com/TheSun Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #TheSun #Iran #Isreal #middleeast

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