Israeli missiles strike Iran, causing explosions; tensions escalate
ABC News — April 19, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC
Summary: Israeli missiles struck a site in Iran, with explosions reported at Isfahan airport. Uncertainty remains about strikes in Syria and Iraq. Flights diverted from Iranian airspace, with cities like Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tehran suspending flights. Iran activated air defense in Isfahan. Iran retaliated against an Israeli strike in Syria with drones and missiles, most intercepted. Israel planned retaliation for Iran's April 13 attack.
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