Israel retaliated against Iran with a strike on Friday following a missile and drone attack launched by Iran last weekend. The Israeli official, who requested anonymity, stated that the strike was aimed at showing Iran that Israel has the capability to target inside their country. The extent of the damage caused by the strike in central Iran was not immediately clear.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not confirm if the U.S. was informed about the strike in advance but stressed that the United States was not involved in any offensive operations. The ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran have raised concerns about a potential escalation in the region.
The strike comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East with Iran accused of attacking oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, targeting U.S. military personnel in Iraq, and supporting proxy forces in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon. The Israeli strike marks a further escalation in the longstanding conflict between the two Middle Eastern powers.
The U.S. and other international powers have been closely monitoring the situation and urging for a de-escalation of tensions. The situation remains fluid and unpredictable with the potential for further military actions from both sides. Israel and Iran have a long history of conflict and continue to be key players in the geopolitics of the Middle East. The international community will be closely watching for any developments in the region in the coming days.
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