Washington, Oct 26 (V7N)- The U.S. Department of Defense has stated that the United States was not involved in recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, while the White House endorsed Israel’s actions as an act of self-defense. National Defense Council spokesman Sen Savet emphasized in a statement that Israel's attacks targeted military sites within Iran as a defensive measure following Iran's attack on October 1.

Israel’s strike comes after weeks of speculation following Iran's launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel last month, escalating tensions in the region. Early on Saturday, October 25, at approximately 5:30 am local time, multiple powerful explosions echoed through Tehran, signaling the start of Israel's military operation.

According to Israel’s military, these strikes are directed at “specific targets” within Iran’s borders to mitigate threats and bolster regional security. The situation continues to develop as both nations brace for potential retaliatory actions.

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