Middle East crisis live: Israel says it has struck targets in central and western Iran
Here’s a fuller account of the latest strikes, care of the Associated Press:
TL;DR
- Israel conducted airstrikes targeting western and central Iran in retaliation for missile fire from Tehran.
- Explosions were reported in Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz, and Tehran, with Iran closing airspace around its main international airport.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in the attack.
- The White House has not commented on the strikes or US coordination.
- Previous reports indicated the US urged Israel not to retaliate immediately.
- Concerns persist regarding oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran proposing new transit conditions.
- The article references a '100th day of the Iran war' launched on February 28th, involving the killing of senior Iranian leaders.
- A fragile ceasefire was in place since April but has been challenged.
- Schools across Israel were cancelled, and large gatherings limited due to escalating conflict.
- British foreign secretary called for restraint and de-escalation from both sides.
- Missile launches were also reported from Yemen towards Israeli territory.
- Saudi civil defense issued an alert in Al-Kharj governorate.
- The article mentions strikes in the Beirut area by Israel, rejected by Hezbollah.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have targeted Israel's Ramat David air base.