No IRGC sites targeted in Israeli aggression; minimal damage reported
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Iranian media outlets report that there were no missile strikes or impacts on IRGC military locations in the west and southwest of Tehran.
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An undated image of Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Iran’s air defense force has confirmed Israeli attacks on positions in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam, reporting that the strikes caused only limited damage.
In a statement released Saturday morning, the air defense force stated, "Despite previous warnings from the Islamic Republic's officials to the criminal and illegal Zionist regime to avoid any adventurous actions, this fake regime attacked parts of military centers in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam in a provocative move."
Footage shows #Iranian air defense actively intercepting hostile targets over #Tehran. pic.twitter.com/TCNeUbT20m
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 26, 2024
The statement also highlighted that Iran’s integrated air defense system successfully intercepted and countered the aggression. The attacks resulted in minor damage, and the full extent of the incident is still under investigation, the statement added.
It also urged people to maintain unity and calm and ignore rumors spread by Israeli media.
Explosions echo West of Tehran, city remains calm
Earlier reports from security sources indicated that the loud noises heard by some residents near Tehran were due to the activation of the air defense systems.
However, there were no reports of warplanes or missile sounds, and no fire or smoke was observed in the city.
Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, cited a security source confirming that the sounds heard in the capital were the result of "defense activity in Tehran, and the air defense was successful during this incident."
IRNA also reported no incidents requiring assistance, and both Mehrabad International Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport were operating normally.
The news agency further confirmed that Iranian air defenses "successfully shot down adversarial targets in the airspace around Tehran province" with footage shared online showing what appeared to be interceptions over the capital.
فرودگاه بینالمللی امام خمینی(ره) در آرامش کامل در حال خدمترسانی به مسافران است.. pic.twitter.com/Q73ectVrqm
— سِتیا 🇮🇷 (@s_fa110) October 26, 2024
Tasnim News Agency reported on Saturday morning that operations at both Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad Airport were proceeding as normal.
Meanwhile, Iran's Tehran oil refinery continues its operations in normal mode, the representative of Iran's Tehran oil company Shaker Khafaee told local media.
According to him, there have been no documented assaults on any refinery owned by Tehran Oil Company.
Khafaee noted that the refinery of this company operates tirelessly, refining as per the game plan laid out.
IRGC military centers remain unscathed during the Israeli attack
No missile strikes or impacts occurred at the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) military centers located in the west and southwest of Tehran, according to Tasnim News Agency.
According to information gathered by the agency, IRGC military facilities in these areas were not affected by the attacks.
Citing an informed source, Tasnim reported that "Israel’s" claim of striking 20 sites in Iran is deemed unrealistic and is considered part of its psychological warfare strategy.
The source reported that the Israeli attack originated from outside Iran's borders and caused only limited damage.
The source also confirmed a previous report from Tasnim that none of the military centers of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps in Tehran has been targeted.
“The reports alleging that 100 Israeli military planes have had a role in the strike are also complete lies, as Israel is seeking to overplay its weak attack,” the source added.
Footage shows the calm in Iran's capital Tehran after explosions were heard in the city.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 26, 2024
The Israeli military command had announced the beginning of an Israeli aggression earlier.
Sources told Al Mayadeen that the circulated videos and images of the strikes are false and… pic.twitter.com/KeiLUsfUct
Meanwhile, informed sources told Tasnim that Iran is prepared to retaliate against Israeli aggression, "as previously stated."
They further emphasized, "Iran reserves the right to respond to any form of aggression, and there is no doubt that Israel will face a proportional response to any actions it takes."
In a related context, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iran reported that the confrontation with "Israel ended in victory for the Axis of Resistance, creating a new equation in West Asia.
Tehran traffic back to normal as IRGC prepares statement
In Tehran, traffic was back to normal in the streets, and the Iranian aviation authority has announced the resumption of flights.
"Flights will return to normal from 9:00 am (0530 GMT) on Saturday," the spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Organisation said, according to the official IRNA news agency.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent stated that the IRGC is expected to issue a statement regarding today’s developments.
Iran's air defenses foil multiple Israeli attacks on military bases
Israeli warplanes launched an aggression on Iran, as explosions were heard in several areas, including the capital Tehran, early on Saturday. Attacks renewed at around 4:30 am, as footage circulated of several successful interceptions near the capital.
The Israeli military command confirmed that its Air Force is conducting strikes on "military targets" in Iran.
It also warned Israeli settlers, urging them to remain "alert and vigilant," in a statement.
At least three explosions were heard near Tehran, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iran reported.
Later, our correspondent said that Israeli warplanes attempted to target three bases in Tehran County, which includes multiple provinces. However, Iranian air defenses were able to intercept the incoming attack.
Our correspondent slammed reports about strikes on the Imam Khomeini International Airport and energy facilities as false. However, explosions were heard in the city of Eslamshahr, south of the capital city, Tehran.
Iranian air defenses successfully intercepted hostile targets aimed at military bases in the southern and western parts of Tehran Province, outside the capital city itself, our correspondent pointed out.
Air defenses foil second wave of Israeli attacks
Hours after the first attack was launched, another wave of aerial objects was detected over Iran at around 4:30 am. Medium-range air defenses were activated to shoot down all hostile objects over Tehran, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
Footage also circulated of successful interceptions over eastern areas in the Tehran province.
Later, informed sources revealed that multiple Israeli drones were launched toward Iranian air defense bases in eastern Tehran, only to be shot down.
'Israel' announces an end to its aggression
At around 6:00 am (local time) the Israeli military command announced an end to its aggression on Iran, saying that its operations which involved dozens of aircraft were successful.
The military command alleged that the results of the attacks will be "revealed in time."
Read more: Iran to respond decisively to any hostile Israeli action: Tehran
