Pentagon chief warns Tehran against responding to Israel's strike
Photo: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (getty images)
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed Israel’s Saturday strikes on Iran with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant, warning Tehran that it “should not make the mistake of responding to Israel’s strikes," which should put an end to the exchange of strikes, according to The Guardian.
The two officials also reviewed diplomatic avenues to ease regional tensions, including the release of hostages, a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, and a settlement regarding Lebanon.
Israel's response to the Iranian attack on October 1
On Saturday, October 26, Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets in response to the large-scale ballistic missile assault on Israel earlier in October. Reports indicated multiple explosions in Tehran and other cities. The IDF officially confirmed the attack, stating that precise strikes targeted Iranian military facilities.
Iran and Iraq closed their airspace.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, the first wave of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory targeted missile production and air defense sites.
Hours later, the Israel Defense Forces announced it had completed nighttime airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli assault on its military facilities, asserting its firm opposition and right to self-defense. Some media reported that Iran conveyed, through third-party nations, that it does not intend to retaliate against Israel’s strike.
