Israel launches strike against Iran – US media

This video grab from AFPTV taken on April 14, 2024 shows explosions lighting up Jerusalem sky during Iranian attack on Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed early April 14, 2024 that a drone and missile attack was under way against Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 drone strike on its Damascus consulate. (Photo by AFPTV / AFP)

WASHINGTON, United States — Israel has launched a strike against Iran in retaliation for its attack last weekend, US media reported Thursday night.

ABC, CBS and CNN, among other media, reported the strikes early Friday Middle East time, quoting US officials. There was no immediate comment from the White House.

The Pentagon duty desk said in response to a query from AFP: “We do not have anything to offer at this time.”

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Iran activated its air defense system over several cities, state media reported, after the country’s official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan.

Israel warned it would hit back after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at its arch foe over the weekend. Most of them were intercepted.

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That strike came in the wake of an attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus widely blamed on Israel.

Israel has launched a strike against Iran in retaliation for its attack last weekend, ABC News reported Thursday night, quoting a senior US official.