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Strikes on Iran military targets completed - Israeli army

A general view of Tehran after several explosions were heard around the Iranian capital, following Israel’s announcement that it was carrying out airstrikes against military targets in Iran. Follow the latest developments, live. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters

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"A short while ago, the IDF completed precise and targeted strikes against military targets in a number of areas in Iran," a statement said

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Publisted at 9:33 AM, Sat Oct 26th, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces says strikes on Iranian military targets have finished.

"A short while ago, the IDF completed precise and targeted strikes against military targets in a number of areas in Iran," a statement said, reports BBC.

"Our planes have safely returned home."

UK says Israel has 'right to self-defence'

Reacting to news that Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, a UK government spokesman says London is "monitoring this situation closely".

"We support Israel’s right to self-defence and to protect itself in line with international humanitarian law. Further escalation is in no-one's interest," the statement adds.

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