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Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel, State Media Reports
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Iran Launches Missile Attack on Israel, State Media Reports

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran launched multiple missile volleys against Israel, according to Iranian state television, in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
  • The state broadcaster showed footage of missiles in the sky and people celebrating the offensive.
  • Iranian officials stated that US and Israeli bases in the region are legitimate targets if attacks on Lebanon continue, linking the offensive to ongoing negotiations.

Iranian state television reported that Iran launched several waves of missiles toward Israel on Sunday, escalating regional tensions. The retaliatory strikes were framed as a response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, with state media airing footage of missiles in flight and public celebrations.

Iran has launched missiles against Israel.

— IRIB (Iranian state television)Initial report on the missile launches.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted an image of the Iranian and Lebanese flags on social media during the offensive. Officials warned that if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persisted, Iranian retaliation would extend to US and Israeli bases in the region. Parliament Speaker Mohamad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that Israeli actions against Lebanon render both countries' bases legitimate targets.

The naval blockade against the Iranian nation and the green light that the United States gave today to the Zionist regime make the bases and assets of the United States and the regime in the region legitimate targets.

— Mohamad Baqer QalibafIranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator stating the justification for targeting US and Israeli assets.

This military action follows Iran's prior warnings and occurs amidst stalled peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. The offensive coincides with the arrival of Pakistan's Interior Minister in Tehran to deliver a "special message" to Iran's supreme leader regarding these negotiations. Tehran insists on an end to attacks on Lebanon as a condition for reaching an agreement to cease the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

We will respond firmly and harshly to the attack by the Zionist regime against Dahye. Be attentive to the sky over the occupied territories (Israel) tonight.

— Ebrahim RezaeiSpokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission issuing a warning.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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