The war of words between Israel and Iran is heating up as Israel's response to Iran's missile and drone attack last week draws near. The tit-for-tat attacks and retaliation cycle are escalating as a war neither side wants becomes more likely with each statement emanating from the two nation's capitals. “The nuclear facilities of the Zionist enemy have been identified and all the necessary information from all targets is at our disposal,” the
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both
“This strike is clearly intended to not escalate the situation further,” one former Pentagon official said.
Israel has reportedly launched what's being called a "limited" strike on Iran in retaliation for that country's attack on Israel on Saturday.
Israel’s military has not confirmed strike and Iranian officials maintain ‘no damage’ in Isfahan
Iran shut airspace over the west of the country and its capital after Israel launched a missile strike, forcing commercial flights to reroute for the second time in less than a week as regional tensions escalate.
NBC News' Courtney Kube reports that a source familiar says Israel did carry out an operation in Iran after reports of explosions in the Isfahan area, and that Israeli officials did inform the U.S. of their intention to carry out a response in coming days.
Iran eased flight restrictions at some airports after a strike that US
There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel's strikes weren't yet clear.
Oil prices jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.
It would be the first time the US imposed sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda, or ‘Judea Forever,’ a special unit for ultra-Orthodox Jewish soldiers
ISRAEL has launched revenge strikes 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