Israel-Gaza-Lebanon updates: Iranian president responds to Israel's retaliation

Israel Defense Forces attacked military targets in Iran Saturday.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024, 10:37 PM EDT

The Israel Defense Forces conducted what it called "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran on Friday in response to the Iranian missile strikes earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes and ground fighting continued in Gaza -- particularly in the north of the strip -- and in Lebanon, with renewed Israeli attacks on Beirut.

Oct 25, 2024, 8:30 PM EDT

US not involved in Israeli operation, officials say

The United States is not participating in the Israeli military operation in Iran, according to a senior administration official.

Defense officials also confirm that the U.S. has no involvement in the Israeli strikes.

The U.S. was notified by Israel ahead of the attack, defense and Israeli officials said.

President Joe Biden has been briefed and is closely following the developments of the retaliatory strike, according to a White House official.
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US not involved in Israeli operation against Iran, officials say

President Joe Biden has been briefed and is closely following the developments of the retaliatory strike, according to a White House official.
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Oct 25, 2024, 8:07 PM EDT

US confirms Israeli strikes on Iran, Biden briefed

The U.S. has confirmed Israel is striking Iran in response to Iran's missile attack earlier this month.

President Joe Biden has been briefed and is closely following the developments of this retaliatory strike, according to a White House official.

Israel updated the U.S. before the attack, according to an Israeli official.

President Joe Biden, arrives on Air Force One in Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
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"We understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran as an exercise of self-defense and in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st," National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said in a statement. "We would refer you to the Israeli government for more information on their operation."

Israel’s retaliatory targets do not include energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, an Israeli official told ABC News.
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IDF says its conducting 'precise strikes on military targets in Iran'

Israel’s retaliatory targets do not include energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, an Israeli official told ABC News.
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Oct 25, 2024, 7:52 PM EDT

Israel not targeting energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities: Israeli official

Israel’s retaliatory targets do not include energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, an Israeli official told ABC News.

Some "strong" explosions have been heard around Tehran, though the cause of the sounds are still unclear, Iran state TV said.

IDF conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran
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Oct 25, 2024, 7:36 PM EDT

Israel says it's now conducting 'precise strikes' in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces said it is now "conducting precise strikes on military targets" in Iran in response to an Iranian attack earlier this month.

"Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond," the IDF said in a statement. "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized."

Daniel Haragi, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, announces precision strikes on Iran, Oct. 25, 2024.
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