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Everything we know about Israel’s strikes on Iran as explosions rock Isfahan

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Israel launched an attack on Iran overnight, less than a week after a full-scale attack by Tehran on Israeli territory last weekend.

Explosions could reportedly be seen near the central city of Isfahan, which is home to a major military airbase and a nuclear facility.

Iranian media reported three drones had been shot down after air defence systems were activated, and there have been no reports of injuries or damage so far. Israel’s leadership and military have so far not commented on the strike.

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But two US officials have told that an Israeli missile hit Iran. And a

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