Israel strikes Iranian air defenses and missile sites in three waves
OCCURRED Oct 26 · 00:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-09-02T03:39:34.163Zfact_dem9hnae7w
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Multiple reputable sources consistently report that on 26 October 2024 Israel struck Iranian air defenses and missile production sites in three waves, and that oil and nuclear facilities were not targeted. The IDF stated it completed precise strikes on military targets, and US officials confirmed no nuclear or oil sites were hit. The strikes were in response to Iran's 1 October missile attack.
On 26 October 2024, Israel launched three waves of strikes against Iranian military targets, including air-defense batteries and missile production facilities, in an operation codenamed 'Days of Repentance'. The strikes were in response to Iran's 1 October missile attack on Israel. According to Israeli and US officials, Iran's oil and nuclear facilities were not targeted. The operation involved over 100 aircraft, including F-35 stealth fighters, and all Israeli aircraft returned safely.
LOCATION IranACTORS Israel, Iran, United States#israel-iran-conflict #military-strikes #air-defense #missile-production #october-2024
SOURCES (5)
- [1]Greece inks $3.4B deal for multi-layered Israeli air defense systemBreaking Defense · breakingdefense.com/2026/08/greece-inks-3-4b-deal-for-multi-layered-israeli-air-defense-system/
- [2]Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources sayDefense News · www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/07/30/iran-to-get-chinese-shoulder-launched-missile-systems-in-weeks-sources-say/
- [3]Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel, and other Mideast newsNewsday · www.newsday.com/news/nation/mideast-iran-israel-palestinians-august-30-2026-u52961
- [4]US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast newsBoston Herald · www.bostonherald.com/2026/09/01/iran-president-us-agreement-mideast-news/
- [5]Biden warned Trump that Israel 'won't miss chance' to escalate Gaza war to Iran strikes - reportjpost.com · www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-903717
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