This morning, Israel carried out airstrikes on Iranian military facilities, in retaliation for missile attacks from Iran earlier this month.
Sources say there were at least seven explosions around Tehran, but operations at Imam Khomeini International Airport continued normally. This attack marks a serious escalation of tensions between the two sides, as the regional conflict between Israel and armed groups in the Middle East has become increasingly tense.
Currently, CNN cites sources as saying that Israel's retaliatory attack campaign against Iran has successfully concluded after 3 airstrikes lasting about 4 hours. Although there is no precise information on the extent of the damage, various sources say Israel has targeted Iranian military targets, including a ballistic missile production plant and air defense batteries.
The Israeli military confirmed that the retaliatory attack campaign against Iran has been completed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated:
"The retaliatory attack has been completed and the mission has been accomplished. Our planes have returned safely."
The IDF said the airstrikes targeted important Iranian military sites, including facilities directly linked to the attacks on Israel on April 14 and October 1.
Similar to the developments on October 1, the cryptocurrency market continues to be affected by the Iran-Israel tensions. In the early hours of this morning, the Bitcoin price recorded a slight decline, dropping to $65,600 after news of Israeli missiles targeting the Iranian capital spread on social media platforms.
Not only Bitcoin, but many major altcoins were also strongly affected, with 24-hour declines ranging from 10% to 15%, causing confusion in the investment community.
Israel and Iran have long been rivals, with many covert clashes in recent years. Israel's latest airstrikes were carried out after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, which it claimed was a response to Israel's attacks on Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, a key ally of Iran.
