According to ABC News, Israeli missiles struck a site in Iran following a drone strike by Iran on Israel in response to an attack at the Iranian embassy in Syria. The Fars news agency reported explosions at an airport in Isfahan, although the cause was not immediately known. Isfahan province is home to several Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz, which is crucial to Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
CNN reported that several flights were diverted over Iranian airspace due to the attacks. Over the weekend, Iran launched numerous drones and missiles in retaliation for the suspected Israeli strike on its embassy compound in Syria. However, the majority of these were intercepted before reaching Israeli territory.
Iran urged the United Nations Security Council to force Israel to cease its military actions against Iranian interests. The UN secretary-general issued a warning about the dangerous situation in the Middle East. Analysts have expressed concerns about the potential for the conflict between Israel and Gaza to escalate and impact the broader region.
The conflict between Israel and Gaza began when Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in fatalities on both sides. Israel’s military response has resulted in a significant number of casualties in Gaza. Iran-backed groups in Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq have also expressed their support for the Palestinians by launching attacks.