Middle East Conflict: Israel Begins 'Precise Strikes' On Military Targets In Iran, Says IDF

The Israeli ministry stated that the strikes are being conducted in response to "relentless attacks" from Iran and its proxies since October 7.

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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday conducted "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets, around a month after Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel.

The Israeli ministry stated in a post on X that the strikes are being conducted in response to "relentless attacks" from Iran and its proxies since October 7, adding that Israel has the "right and the duty to respond."

"The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since October 7th - on seven fronts - including direct attacks from Iranian soil," IFD said.

In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel—right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran.

The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking… pic.twitter.com/OcHUy7nQvN

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 25, 2024

"Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond," it added.

The IDF further stated its "defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized," and that it "will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel."

There are no changes to instructions given to people at this time, as strikes are being conducted in Iran, IDF spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari announced in a brief video statement, ANI reported citing The Times of Israel.

"The IDF is fully prepared in attack and defence. We are following the developments from Iran and its proxies in the region,"  Hagari said, as per ANI report.

"We are conducting a continuous assessment of the situation in the home front, and at this stage, there is no change in the instructions of the Home Front Command. You must continue to be alert and vigilant, and obey the guidelines of the Home Front Command," He further added.