Israel attacks Iran after Tehran's missile launches; Trump had asked Netanyahu not to retaliate

Israel conducted airstrikes in central and western Iran early on Saturday, marking a retaliatory response to recent missile attacks launched from Tehran. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes on military targets within Iran.

State television in Iran reported that explosions were heard in multiple cities, including Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz, and Tehran. Following the Israeli action, Iranian authorities closed the airspace around the Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, the country's main aviation hub. Officials in Iran have not yet provided specific details regarding the targets hit or any potential damage.

The strikes followed an announcement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that a missile had been launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory, triggering air defense systems. Warning sirens were also reported to have sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other areas in central Israel.

Amidst the escalating tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further retaliation. Trump was quoted as saying that the Iranian attacks had not caused any casualties and that Israel had already responded. He indicated his intention to urge Netanyahu not to escalate the situation further.

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The Iranian attacks did not hurt anyone. Everyone did what they could. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. There is no need for another one.