October 26, Colombo (LNW): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced targeted strikes on military sites in Iran, citing “months of continuous attacks” from Iran’s regime, including a recent missile barrage on October 1. Reports suggest explosions near military bases in western and southwestern Tehran, with Iranian air defenses activated. Iranian sources linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claim that none of its bases were struck.
Additional reports indicate Israeli air strikes on military sites in Syria’s central and southern regions, though Israel has not commented on these operations outside of Iran. In Gaza, 12 Palestinians were reportedly killed by Israeli drone strikes while waiting for aid in northern Gaza, as stated by Gaza’s civil defense agency.
According to the United Nations, the toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza since October 7 has reached over 42,847 dead and 100,544 wounded. Meanwhile, the October 7 attack led by Hamas left an estimated 1,139 Israelis dead and more than 200 captives. The UN human rights chief has raised concerns over possible atrocity crimes in Gaza, with potential implications for crimes against humanity.
