Here’s what’s going on:
– There were explosions reported in Isfahan, Iran (some sources say 3, others say 7- 10)
– Iran claims it shot down seven drones over Isfahan; they are maintaining that nothing struck their territory.
– Israel has not released a statement.
– Various US news outlets citing US sources claim that Israel launched strike(s) on Iran tonight. Some claim that missiles were used, others have said drones.
– Israel reportedly provided US with advance notice of strike(s) conducted in Iran.
– Iranian airspace appears to be open, a NOTAM is in effect on the western part of the country.
– Video we’ve obtained shows the current situation at Isfahan. Military personnel can be seen with anti-air weapons.
– White House National Security Council has declined to comment on what happened tonight.
– Iranian media suggesting that the Israeli attack was carried out from the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
8:50 PM PDT: According to the New York Times: Three Iranian officials confirmed that a strike “had hit a military air base near the city of Isfahan, in central Iran, early on Friday, but did not say which country had mounted the attack.”
8:56 PM: Hossein Dalirian, the Spokesman for Iran’s civilian space program, says that the drones shot down tonight were likely launched from inside Iran. This contradicts Iranian media claims, saying the drones came from the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
9:33 PM PDT: Iran has lifted restrictions on flights.
🚨BREAKING: (read updates below)
US officials speaking to ABC News have confirmed that Israel conducted a strike against Iran. Video we’ve obtained shows air defense activity over Isfahan, Iran.
This comes as simultaneous strikes were carried out in Syria and Iraq. This is developing more to come
6:39 PM PDT: Iran has just issued a NOTAM near Tehran.
6:41 PM: Iranian state-controlled news outlet “Fars News Agency” confirms at least 1 explosion over Isfahan, Iran.
6:43 PM: Explosions reported in Tabriz, Iran.
6:47 PM: IRGC-affiliated media outlets reporting additional explosion in Qahjavarestan (Isfahan).
6:50 PM: Iranian airspace closed in western part of Iran.
6:58 PM: Iran has closed its airspace
7:01 PM: According to Iranian media: The Israeli attack on Isfahan was carried out from Iraq without entering the country’s airspace.
7:04 PM: There is talk that Israel targeted the 8th tactical Airbase of Iran’s Air Force (located at Isfahan International Airport).
7:21 PM: All flights from Tehran canceled (video on our 𝕏)
7:23 PM: IRGC air force is claiming to have shot down 7 drones.
7:36 PM: Iran denies that damage occurred in Isfahan.
7:50 PM: Fox News citing source: “Israel has conducted a limited strike on Iran”
8:19 PM: Currently Iran downplaying attack, Israel is not saying anything, & US officials speaking to media outlets say that Israel carried out strike(s) in Iran.
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Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran
-ABC News’ Martha Raddatz
Israeli officials said the country’s Iron Dome defense system endured a big test from Iran’s attack on Saturday, intercepting 99% of the 300 “threats of various types” thrown at it.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari, launched 170 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more than 120 ballistic missiles and more than 30 cruise missiles in the attack.
Hagari said “99% of the threats launched towards Israeli territory were intercepted — a very significant strategic achievement.”
Hagari said the attack resulted in only one known Israeli casualty, a 7-year-old girl who was severely injured when she was struck by shrapnel apparently from an intercepted missile.