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More than 100 Israel Defense Forces fighter jets took part in the attack on Iran in retaliation for Tehran's repeated attacks on the country over the past several months.
Name of Iran's retaliation campaign
According to the Jerusalem Post, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) named the retaliatory airstrikes against Iran on October 26 “Operation Days of Repentance” to convey a message beyond military action, demonstrating Israel’s commitment to self-defense, strengthening its resolve to counter any threat to the Israeli people.
Time to execute attack action
According to Iranian media, the Israeli attack began at dawn on October 26. On the same day, the Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that Israel's campaign against Iran ended after three airstrikes.
Forces participating in the attack
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on social media X that Israel had mobilized all its defensive and offensive capabilities (to participate in “Operation Days of Repentance”). Meanwhile, according to the Jerusalem Post, more than 100 Israeli warplanes participated in the attack on Iran on October 26, including advanced F-35 stealth fighters with a flight distance of about 2,000 km.
Purpose of retaliatory attack
In a video message posted on the X page, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that the purpose of the attack was to respond to months of continuous Iranian attacks. According to Hagari, Iran and its proxies have been attacking Israel on seven fronts since October 7, 2023, including direct attacks from Iranian territory. Therefore, Israel, like every other sovereign state in the world, has the right and the duty to respond (to Israeli attacks) and Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend the State and its people.
Target of attack
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on social media that Israel had struck targets in various areas of Iran, including areas with facilities that Iran has used to launch missiles at Israel over the past year. In addition, Israel attacked Iranian surface-to-air missile systems and air defense capabilities, which are designed to limit Israel's ability to operate in the air over Iran.
An Israeli official told NBC News on October 26 that Israel did not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities or oil fields, but focused on military targets. The same day, the Jerusalem Post added that the IDF confirmed that the attacks focused on military targets, avoiding nuclear and oil facilities to limit the risk of the conflict spreading.
How to attack
The Jerusalem Post reported on October 26 that Israel’s initial attack on radar targets in Syria, aimed at “blinding” Iran’s capabilities, quickly escalated into attacks on the Iranian capital Tehran and Karaj, another strategic location. Later, Axios reporters on the social media account X wrote that the second and third waves of airstrikes focused on Iranian missile and drone bases as well as production facilities.
Results of the attack
After the attack, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that Israel now has more freedom of action in the air, including over Iran. Meanwhile, according to two familiar sources revealed to the US CNN TV station, the exact targets and the extent of damage caused by Israel's attacks on Iran are still unclear.
On the Iranian side, the IRNA news agency quoted Iranian officials as saying that several explosions that occurred early on October 26 were related to air defense systems deployed "in several areas around Tehran and throughout the country." Several explosions were heard in western Tehran at around 2:15 a.m. The news agency said the situation in the capital remained "normal" despite the explosions. Citing security concerns, Iran's civil aviation authority decided to close the country's airspace until 11 a.m. on October 26.
Reaction of the parties
- Israel warns Iran will “pay a heavy price” if it continues to escalate tensions
On October 26, the Israeli military issued a stern warning to Iran, asserting that the Islamic Republic would "pay a heavy price" if it initiated a new round of escalation following the Jewish State's air campaign on Iranian territory. In the statement, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari emphasized: "If the Iranian regime makes the mistake of initiating a new round of escalation, we will be forced to respond. Our message is clear: Anyone who threatens the State of Israel and seeks to escalate the region will pay a heavy price."
- The US declared that Israel's actions were in self-defense and that Washington did not participate in this Israeli military campaign.
The Jerusalem Post reported on October 26 that US President Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris were both briefed on Israel's airstrikes on Iran, which Washington called "self-defense." A US official told Reuters that the White House was informed in advance by Israel about the attacks on Iranian targets, but Washington was not involved in this Israeli military operation.
On the same day, US National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett called on Iran to stop attacking Israel to end the spiral of violence after Israel retaliated with airstrikes against the Islamic Republic.
- Iran declares readiness to respond to Israel's "aggressive actions"
On October 26, the semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted sources as saying that Iran was ready to respond to any "aggressive action" by Israel. The source stated: "There is no doubt that Israel will face a proportionate retaliation for any action it takes."
- US forces in the Middle East put on high alert
According to a statement from the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant about the US forces in the region being placed on high alert amid Israel's campaign to attack Iran. The US also increased its military posture to protect US personnel, Israel and partners in the region from threats from Iran.
"Secretary Austin today spoke with Secretary Gallant about receiving an update on the Israeli Defense Forces' offensive against military targets in Iran," the statement said. "Mr. Austin affirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to the security and self-defense of the Jewish State.
- Iraq suspends all flights
Iraq has been immediately affected by the escalation of tensions in the region. The country's state news agency INA reported that the Iraqi Ministry of Transport had suspended all flights until further notice "due to tensions in the region."
