Summary/developments:
Air-defenses seen active once again Friday late night over the Iranian capital of Tehran
Israeli says it completely destroyed Tabriz military base in Iran Next Israeli attack: potential targets are likely economic, including oil and gas infrastructure which resources the IRGC, and political and leadership targets.
FOX: The U.S. Army is assisting in shooting down incoming Iranian missiles with Patriot Pac-3 missiles and with Thaad
Israel completely evacuates Ben Gurion International Airport — including civilian aircrafts
US confirms: American equipment and assets used in defending Israel against Iran strikes
International media widely confirms several major strikes on Israeli cities
At least seven Israelis injured, some in serious condition
AJ: Israeli attacks could push Iran to pursue nuclear weapon
Iran closes airspace until tomorrow afternoon
Iran says the missiles are the ‘beginning’ of its ‘crushing response’ Trump warns Iran to agree to a deal ‘before there is nothing left’ Axios reports that the Trump admin briefed lawmakers before Israeli strikes began
There is radiological and chemical contamination at Natanz: IAEA's Grossi to UN Security Council
"Israel destroyed the above-ground part of the Natanz nuclear facility. There are no indications of damage to the underground enrichment facilities at the site, but the power outage may have affected the centrifuges. There is radioactive and chemical contamination at the site," Grossi said.
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Update(1425ET): A reported hundreds of Iranian missiles were launched on Israel. Some appear to have landed, though Israel's robust air defense system is active, and likely busy intercepting. Times of Israel writes in an update:
Sirens are sounding across Israel amid a major Iranian ballistic missile attack.
An estimated 100 missiles were launched from Iran at Israel, according to an Israeli military source
Al Jazeera is reporting based on eyewitnesses that Israelis have been instructed to take shelter in safe rooms. At least 100 ballistic missiles are inbound. Israel has confirmed there are casualties. Major impacts observed:
Poster Comment:
If Iran only launched 100 missiles, they have lots more. They have not yet shut down Mideast oil.