Israel launches air strike against Iran

The capital of Iran is being the target of several air strikes by Israeli forces. The news was reported by the local press, which reported several explosions in Tehran, the country’s capital, and the neighboring city of Karaj.

Some Iranian media outlets report that explosions are being heard near the Imam Khomeini International Airportwhich is capital.

Israel has been planning its response to the attack for more than 200 missiles launched by Iranat the beginning of October. These attacks were presented by Tehran as retaliation for the murderin July, in the Iranian capital, leader of Palestinian Hamasattributed to Israel.

Iranian authorities had already warned Israel against launching an attack, saying that if it did, they would be the target of a stronger retaliation.

Iran does not recognize the State of Israel and has made Support for the Palestinian cause is one of the pillars of its foreign policy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Source: expresso.pt