Israel bombed Iran – Where was the Biden-Harris Administration?

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Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of October 26, 2024, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

In a statement, the Israeli military said: “The strike was conducted in response to the attacks by the Iranian regime against the State of Israel and its citizens in recent months.”

The strikes were aimed at military targets within Iran, including air-defense batteries, a UAV factory, and missile production facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) described these actions as “precise and targeted strikes.”

This military operation, named Operation Days of Repentance by Israel, was in retaliation for months of continuous attacks from Iran and its proxies, as well as a direct response to a barrage of ballistic missiles launched by Iran against Israel on October 1, 2024.

Iran reported that its air defenses successfully intercepted many of the incoming missiles, though it acknowledged “limited damage” and the loss of at least two soldiers. Iran’s government and media downplayed the extent of the damage, with officials asserting Iran’s right to self-defense but also indicating a cautious approach towards further escalation.

The attack has been met with mixed responses internationally. Some countries, like France and Saudi Arabia, urged restraint and condemned the escalation, while others observed the situation with concern over potential broader conflict. Iran has promised more action.

Analysts suggest that Israel’s choice of targets and the nature of the attack, avoiding civilian areas, oil, and nuclear sites, might have been influenced by international pressure to limit the scope, aiming for a response that would deter without necessarily leading to an all-out war.

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