Israel's attack on Iran in 2024


Israel's attack on Iran in 2024, on the morning of Saturday, 26 Oct  2024. using the space at the disposal of the American terrorist army in Iraq, 100 kilometers from the borders of Iran, and from a distance by launching a number of long-range air-based missiles with a very light warhead in about a fifth of the warhead of Iranian ballistic missiles was fired at some border radars in Ilam province, Khuzestan province and around Tehran province.

And following the timely performance of the country's air defense and significant tracking and interception of the missiles and preventing them from entering the country's airspace, it caused limited and low-impact damage and several radar systems were damaged, which were immediately repaired. In this attack, 4 soldiers of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, "Mohammed Mahdi Shahrokhifar, Hamzeh Jahandideh, Sajjad Mansouri, Mahdi Naqvi were martyred.

Time and Place

Israel's attack on Iran began on the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024 and ended around 6:00 a.m. During this time, several explosions were heard in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam Province.

Casualties and Damages

According to the report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Zionist enemy planes in an open violation and contrary to international laws and by using the space at the disposal of the American terrorist army in Iraq, 100 kilometers from the borders of Iran and from a distance, a number of long-range airborne missiles with warheads very light, about one-fifth of the warheads of Iranian ballistic missiles were launched towards some border radars in Ilam, Khuzestan and surrounding Tehran provinces.

Due to the timely performance of the country's air defense, limited damage was caused and several radar systems were damaged, some of which are being repaired immediately and some are being repaired. With the readiness of the country's air defense, a significant number of missiles have been tracked and intercepted, and enemy planes have been prevented from entering the country's airspace[1]. In the collection of news that was published by both Israeli Hebrew sources and Arabic sources and even many western sources stated that the undisputed truth is that Iran's air defense was completely successful in neutralizing the attack and the damage caused was very minor. For this reason, Iran returned to normal conditions, and despite the claims that some Israeli officials made and said about their attack, which was severe, but the truth is  that Iran's exact defense.

In this attack, 4 soldiers of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Mohammad Mahdi Shahrokhifar, Hamzah Jahandideh, Sajjad Mansouri, Mahdi Naqvi were martyred.

Goals

According to the available evidence, the main goal was the destruction of military centers, which many attacks were foiled even before entering Iran and in the air of Iraq, and fortunately, it did not have any special effect on Iran. Therefore, this attack is not what Israel claimed, and Israel could not carry out this attack in the way it claimed. According to all these cases, this attack is considered a very small attack [2].

Reactions

Imam Khamenei

In a meeting with the families of security martyrs regarding the Israeli attack on some military sites in our country, the Supreme Leader said: The evil of the Zionist regime two nights ago should neither be magnified nor belittled. The miscalculation of the Zionist regime must come to an end.

They should understand the strength, will and initiative of the Iranian nation and the youth of the country. The quality of understanding the strength and will of the Iranian nation to the Zionist regime should be recognized by the officials and what is best for this nation and the country should be done.The meeting of the families of the security martyrs with the leader of the revolution[3] .

The president of  Islamic Republic of  Iran

Referring to Israel's encroachment on our country's airspace, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian said: Our dear people and the System of the Islamic Republic have shown in the past 45 years that they will never fail against any aggressor. Stating that the crimes of the Zionist regime have been proven to the whole world today, the president added:

Today, the world is witnessing that the supporters of this occupying regime, led by the United States,which  are talking about human rights and freedom, but they have remained silent in the face of the bloodshed of tens of thousands of women and children by this brutal regime! Were these children terrorists?, is blocking the way of food and medicine to the oppressed people of Gaza one of the principles of war and the civilized world? The president stated:

Today, awakened consciences in the world hate the Zionist regime and the crimes of this brutal regime. Dr Pezeshkian  continued by emphasizing Iran's right to respond to the attack of the Zionist regime and said: We are not seeking war, but we will defend the rights of our nation and country. We will give an appropriate response to the aggression of the Zionist regime.

The President continued: If the aggressions of the Zionist regime and its crimes continue, the tensions will spread and we know that the United States provokes Israel for these tragedies. They promised to end the war against our restraint, but they did not keep their promise.

In another part of his speech, Dr. Pezeshkian expressed his condolences to the families, the army and all the military forces of the country for the martyrdom of 4 members of the defense forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and noted: Also, I offer my condolences to the families of these martyrs and the police forces of the terrorist incident in Taftan, and I ask the relevant authorities to punish the perpetrators of this crime. I hope our country will pass these crises and storms safely.The President at the Government Council meeting: We are not seeking war, but we will defend our rights[4].

The  Speaker of the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The message of  the Speaker of  the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Channel X: The aggressive action of the Zionist regime against Iran is a gross violation of the United Nations Charter and international law and entitles the Islamic Republic of Iran to resort to legitimate defense. Iranians are proud of their armed forces who defended their motherland with courage, sacrifice and determination against the criminal aggression of the Israeli regime.

We always remember our heroes, the defense forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who were martyred on the way to defend our beloved Iran, as well as the brave border guards who, on the same day of Israel's aggression against Iran, were the target of a cowardly terrorist attack in Khash and were martyred.Speaker: The Zionist regime's aggressive action against Iran is a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and international laws [5].

Consultation of foreign ministers of Qatar, Syria and Egypt with Araghchi

Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Syria and Egypt consulted with Dr. Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al- Thani, Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdol Ati discussed and exchanged opinions with the Foreign Minister of Iran Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi during separate phone calls.

While condemning last night's aggressive attack by the Zionist regime on some military centers of Iran, the aforementioned ministers emphasized the need to increase efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, stop the war machine of the Zionist regime and return stability and security to the region.

While explaining the positions of Islamic Republic of Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to respond decisively and proportionately to any encroachment on its territorial integrity and security at the appropriate time. Araghchi added: The international community should take immediate and effective action to establish a just ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon in order to prevent the spread of war to the entire region.Consultation of foreign ministers of Qatar, Syria and Egypt with Dr. Araghchi[6] .

The message of the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Gurds Corps to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army

The text of the important message of the IRGC Commander to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army is as follows:

Honorable brother Amir(The Commander) Major General Seyyed Abdul Rahim Mousavi

Honorable Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran

منَ المُؤمِنينَ رِجالٌ صَدَقوا ما عاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيهِ فَمِنهُم مَن قَضىٰ نَحبَهُ وَمِنهُم مَن يَنتَظِرُ وَما بَدَّلوا تَبديلًا احزاب–23

(Among the believers there are people who are true in their promise to God. Some of them have already passed away and some of them are waiting. They never yield to any change. (Sura Ahzab-23)

Salam Alaikum

I congratulate and offer my condolences  to Your  Excellency and courageous commanders and staff of this camp and the supreme family of martyrs the proud martyrdom of the army of the Army's Air Force Defense Force in recent evil and aggressive acts of Zionist enemy aircraft against parts of several provinces in the country .

The illegitimate and illegal action of the vampire Zionist regime, which failed to achieve its ominous goals with the readiness of the country's air defense, shows the calculation error and also the helplessness of this regime in the battlefield with the warriors of the Great Front of Islamic Resistance, especially in Gaza and Lebanon, which is certainly its bitter consequences will be unimaginable for the occupiers.

I send greetings to the victorious souls of the precious martyrs who courageously went to the ascension in the path of repelling the aggression and evil of the Zionist regime and consciously registered their names in the luminous book of Mujahedeen and martyrs for the liberation of Holy Quds Sharif and the defense of the revolution, the system and the Islamic homeland.

I also asking for higher degrees for them from Allah's Presence; I wish Continued success and honoring of the warriors of the zealous and revolutionary army of the Islamic Republic of Iran and other powerful armed forces of the country in carrying out the assigned missions, especially confronting the threats and evils of the enemies under the flag of Islam and the province and the guidance of the great leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Imam Khamenei. The important message of the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Gurds Corps to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army[7] .

Official announcement of the air defense base of the country

The announcement of the air defense base of the country states: It reminds the noble people of Iran that despite the previous warnings of the officials of the Islamic Republic to the criminal and illegal Zionist regime to avoid any adventurous action, this fake regime this morning, in a tension-provoking action, destroyed parts of the military centers in attacking the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam.

While the country's integrated air defense system successfully intercepted and countered this aggressive act, limited damage was done to some places, and the dimensions of this incident are under investigation. In this regard, while inviting the people to maintain solidarity and peace, they are requested to follow the news related to these events through the national media and not to pay attention to the rumors of the enemy's media.

Announcement of the Communication Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces

The Communication Center of the General Staff of the Armed Forces issued a notice about the military aggression of the Zionist regime last night.

Martyrs of Israel's attack on Iran

In a first announcement, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced the martyrdom of two of its soldiers in last night's attacks, and then announced the number of martyrs of the army's air defense as four martyrs as follows:

Martyr Mohammad Mahdi Shahrokhifar;

Martyr Hamzeh Jahandideh;

Martyr Sajjad Mansouri;

Shahid Mahdi Naqavi.

World Union of Muslim Scholars

This union condemns in the strongest terms all violations of the borders of countries and crimes against humanity and violations of international laws and the laws of the United Nations. The Zionist regime will not be satisfied with the bloodshed of innocent people and will not stop its crimes as long as the world is silent and watching.

The action of the Zionist regime in these heinous killings with the aim of destroying innocent children, women and the elderly in bloody scenes,shows the lacks  of the simplest human values ​​and compassion and contradicts all heavenly, international and human laws.

Leader of Sadr Movement in Iraq

Moqtada Sadr: Israel's attack on Iran shows the weakness and extreme concern of them and their supporters. Moqtada Sadr, the leader of Sadr Movement in Iraq, said: Israel's attack on Iran is a violation of international laws. According to Rai -Alyom, Sadr stated on Site X: Israel's bombing of Iran is an invasion of an independent sovereign country and a clear violation of international laws by this terrorist regime and America, which supports it.

He continued: However, despite the unlimited international terrorist support for the hateful Zionist entity, Israel's bombing was too low and too small to be condemned. He added: Israel's attack was weak, which shows the level of confusion and extreme concern of this regime and its supporters due to the stability of Iran's position and the courage of the resistance forces in Palestine and Lebanon.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Iran and considered it a violation of sovereignty and violation of international laws.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan condemned the Zionist regime's attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, considered it as a clear violation of international laws and asked the UN Security Council to take immediate steps to end Israel's actions.

Malaysia

Malaysia condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Iran and considered it as  a clear violation of international laws and a threat to the stability of the region.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia condemns the military attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is a violation of the sovereignty of this country and a violation of international laws and norms.

Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, while condemning the Zionist regime's attack on Iran, called for an end to hostilities in the region on X Social Network.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon

Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemned today's attack on Iran by the Zionist regime.

Kuwait

Condemning the Zionist regime's attack on Iran, Kuwait called for serious action by the international community to maintain the stability of the region.

Syria

In a statement, the Syrian government, while condemning the attack of the Zionist regime, reserved the right of the Islamic Republic of Iran to defend itself.

United Arab Emirates

In an official statement, the United Arab Emirates condemned Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

President of Iraq

The President of Iraq: The Zionist regime's attack on Iran is a clear violation of international laws. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, the president of Iraq, condemned the air attack of the Zionist regime on Iran.

Iraqi Government Speaker

Iraqi government speaker: We emphasize our solidarity and support to Iran. By condemning the Zionist regime's attack on Iran, the Iraqi government warned of the consequences of the international community's silence regarding the actions of the Zionist regime. Basem al-Awadi, the speaker of the Iraqi government, announced:

The Zionist regime continues its aggressive policies in the region and expanding the circle of conflicts. He added: "The open aggression of this regime takes place without deterrence, and this time, the aggressor hand of the Zionist regime has been extended towards Iran." He also added: Iraq has officially submitted a protest note to the UN Secretary General and the Security Council, which includes the condemnation of the clear violation of Iraqi airspace by the Zionist regime's planes to carry out aggression against Iran on October 26

Ammar Hakim

Ammar Hakim condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Iran. The leader of Iraq's national wisdom movement condemned the Zionist regime's attack on Iran and expressed solidarity with the leader, government and nation of this country.

Taleban

Taleban: Zionist attacks on Iran are an attempt to intensify violence in the Middle East. The Taleban announced in an official statement: Israel's attacks on Iran are an attempt to intensify violence in the Middle East. The statement of the Taleban's foreign ministry stated that these attacks are "an attempt to intensify violence in the region, which complicates and aggravates the unfavorable situation in the region".

Chancellor of Germany

Referring to the air strikes of the Zionist regime on Iran on Saturday morning, German Chancellor Wolf Schulz called on Iran not to respond to this attack and to stop the cycle of violence. He also said: restraint can pave the way for peace in the Middle East.

America

America: We have direct and indirect communication channels with Iran to avoid misunderstandings.

Al Jazeera Network

Al-Jazeera network quoted a high-ranking American official as saying: We have direct and indirect communication channels with Iran to avoid misunderstandings. We ask the countries that have influence over Iran to exert pressure to stop the attacks against Israel.

Jordan

Jordan: Permission was not given to cross Jordanian airspace. A military source in the Jordanian Armed Forces emphasized: No military aircraft has been given permission to cross the Jordanian airspace by the conflicting parties in the region.

Algeria

Algeria strongly condemned the attacks of the Zionist army on Iran. Algeria also emphasized the responsibility of the international community to contain the Zionist invaders.

Indonesia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia issued a statement and emphasized: The Zionist regime's military aggression against Iran and widening the scope of tensions is a clear violation of international laws.

Prime Minister of England

British Prime Minister asked Iran not to respond to Israel's attack. According to Reuters: British Prime Minister Starmer called on Iran not to respond to Israel's attacks on Saturday morning. At the same time, Starmer asked all parties to exercise restraint. In a press conference in Samoa (commonwealth meeting), Starmer used the word Iran's hostile actions against Israel and claimed:

I clearly declare that Israel has the right to defend itself against Iran's hostility. I say clearly that we must avoid further escalation in the region and call on all parties to exercise restraint. Iran should not respond.

Egypt

Egypt: We are worried about the region moving towards an all-out war. Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdol Ati, said: "There is no military solution to the crises the region is going through, and we must move towards negotiations and diplomatic solutions." According to Al-Cairo report, Abdol Ati said:

Peace and reduction of tension in the region cannot be achieved without a ceasefire in Gaza. He added: We hope that our mediation efforts with our brothers in Qatar and America will lead to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Abdol Ati stated: We are worried about the region being pushed towards an all-out war.

Lebanon's Hezbollah

Lebanon's Hezbollah strongly condemned the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran. According to al-Menar, Hezbollah issued a statement saying that it considers this violation to be a dangerous escalation of tension in the entire region, which shows the aggressive nature of the occupation regime that commits mass killings and causes disasters and destruction with the explicit and complete approval of the United States of America. United States of America along with this regime, it is fully responsible for the killings, tragedies and pains.

Hezbollah pointed out: We believe that this gross violation against the national sovereignty of Iran and against the dear Islamic Republic of Iran will not affect on its firm and clear position and its full support at different levels for the two nations of Palestine and Lebanon.

The leader of the Israeli opposition

Lapid: The attack on Iran had no result. The leader of Israel's opposition criticized the attack of this regime's cabinet on Iran. According to Al Jazeera, Yair Lapid criticized the attack on Iran and said: When Iran fired ballistic missiles, we sat in shelters while they were not harmed strategically.

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency

Grossi: Iran's nuclear facilities have not been affected. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency announced today regarding the aggression of the Zionist regime: Iran's nuclear facilities have not been affected. Rafael Grossi wrote in a message on X media about Israel's attack on Iran: Iran's nuclear facilities have not been affected.

He went on to say that the inspectors of the agency are safe and continue their important work. He added with an obvious bias towards the aggressor Zionists: I demand caution and restraint from actions that can endanger the safety and security of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials.

Netanyahu's office

The Prime Minister's Office of the Zionist regime claimed: The news indicating our refusal to strike Iran's nuclear and oil facilities due to American pressure is false. According to Al Jazeera 's report, Netanyahu's office stated: We have identified targets in Iran for attack in line with our national interests.

Zionist Radio and Television Organization

The Zionist Radio and Television Organization also announced: In Iran's attack, Israel's compression power was used in operational, aerial and intelligence dimensions.

Channel 13 Israel

Israel's Channel 13, however, announced: Tel Aviv had decided to attack Iran's oil and nuclear facilities, but this plan was stopped after consultations with the United States.

Jerusalem Post

The Zionist newspaper Jerusalem Post wrote: Five explosions were heard in Tehran, and the targets were near Karaj and Imam Khomeini Airport.

Israel Hume

Israel Hume wrote: Following the Zionist regime's attack on Iran, Netanyahu and Gallant are in an underground room at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense, but monitoring the media and virtual groups in Iran shows; Life in Tehran and other parts of Iran is normal.Reaction of countries and authorities to Israel's attack.

Footnotes
  1. New details published about Israel's air attack on Iran, Economy News.
  2. Consequences of Israel's attack on Iran.(www.fararu.com)
  3. The office of preserving and publishing the works of Ayatollah Khamenei
  4. presidential information web site
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affair
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  7. The important message of the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Gurds Corps to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army.(www.Tabnak.ir)

References

New details published about Israel's air attack on Iran, Ekhtaz News, Oct  26  2024

Consequences of Israel's attack on Iran, Ferraro, Oct  26  2024

Spokesman: The aggressive action of the Zionist regime against Iran is a gross violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct  26 2024

The meeting of the families of security martyrs with the leader of the revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei's Works Preservation and Publishing Office, Oct 26  2024

Consultation of Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Syria and Egypt with Dr. Araghchi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oct  26 2024

Reaction of countries and authorities to Israel's attack, (www.Shafqana.ir) Oct  26 2024

The important message of the Commander of the Corps to the Commander-in-Chief of the Army,(www. Tabnak.ir) Oct  28 2024