Israel launched retaliatory air strikes against Iranian military targets after the Islamic Republic fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Jewish state, according to reports released Sunday, as reported by Townhall.
The strikes came after Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles that triggered warning alerts across northern Israel. Israeli air defense systems intercepted all of the missiles, preventing them from reaching their intended targets.
BREAKING: EXPLOSIONS seen in multiple areas of Iran, including the capital of Tehran
The Israeli military has begun airstrikes in the country, despite President Trump saying he told Bibi Netanyahu NOT to strike, per Channel14 pic.twitter.com/tuOeVFFWs8
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According to reports, the missiles were launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, commonly known as the IRGC. Israeli officials responded by authorizing military action against missile facilities and military bases inside Iran.
Several pillars of thick black smoke seen rising from a missile base operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) near Isfahan in Central Iran. pic.twitter.com/Zi9kVNgrDA
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Tonight’s retaliatory strikes by the Israeli Air Force reportedly targeted Iranian missile launch sites and other military bases operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with possible strikes also targeting aircraft at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/8cmYrhhAh4
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirms that the Israeli Air Force carried out several strikes using air-launched ballistic missiles this morning against targets in Iran. pic.twitter.com/HAibHSs09S
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Third wave of ballistic missile launches from Iran towards Northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/mST4AdnuQp
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The retaliatory operation marked the latest escalation in the long-running confrontation between Israel and the Iranian regime, which has repeatedly been accused by Israeli leaders of supporting terrorist organizations and threatening regional stability.
The Israeli military says it conducted strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early Monday local time, according to a statement posted on X.
The strikes came after Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday and after President Trump had called Israeli Prime… pic.twitter.com/0YiibCDAFq
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Before the Israeli response took place, reports from Axios and CBS indicated that President Donald Trump had contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged him to delay military action in order to preserve ongoing diplomatic efforts.
According to those reports, Trump requested that Netanyahu refrain from immediately responding to the missile attack while negotiations continued.
Netanyahu reportedly resisted the request at first but later offered what was described as a “pseudo-agreement.”
The discussions highlighted the delicate balance between military retaliation and diplomatic negotiations as both countries weighed their next steps following the missile barrage.
Shortly after the reports surfaced, Trump addressed the situation in remarks to the Financial Times.
According to the publication, Trump stated that “he calls the shots” on U.S. and Israeli action against Iran and indicated that negotiations would continue despite the missile attack.
BREAKING: President Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a US deal with Iran, because he “calls the shots,” per FT.
Details include:
1. “I call the shots. I call all the shots. He [Netanyahu] doesn’t call the shots,” Trump said
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The president’s comments suggested that the administration remained committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution even as tensions increased following the Iranian strike.
It remains unclear whether Trump later approved or supported Israel’s decision to proceed with retaliatory air strikes after his initial conversation with Netanyahu.
Neither the White House nor Israeli officials immediately provided additional details regarding the extent of coordination between Washington and Jerusalem before the strikes were launched.
The Israeli operation reportedly focused on missile-related infrastructure and military facilities connected to Iran’s defense apparatus.
The exchange underscores continuing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have repeatedly engaged in military and diplomatic confrontations in recent years.
The latest missile attack and subsequent Israeli response add another chapter to an already volatile relationship between the two countries.
As of Sunday night, officials had not released further details regarding damage assessments or any additional military actions that may follow.
The situation remains fluid as both governments monitor developments and evaluate their next moves amid continued international attention.
