Israel launches strikes on military targets in Iran – Tehran responds with missiles

The background goes back to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Previously, Iran's chief negotiator had threatened retaliation after Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Iran is attacking Israel – just a few hours after Israel attacked the Lebanese capital Beirut, SRF correspondents summarized the sequence. They spoke of an escalation that had been telegraphed.

Reactions and diplomatic efforts

Parallel to the Iranian missiles, Israel also reported an attack from Yemen. Israel reports attack from Yemen, the reports said. The region thus apparently expanded to several fronts. In one instance, an Iranian negotiator additionally announced that US bases would be targeted.

Given the situation, several countries closed their airspace. Several countries close their airspace, agencies and SRF reported. The measure affected civil air traffic over the region, among others, and was apparently intended to ensure security.

Impact on airspace and the region

Calls for restraint came from the United States. Reports: Trump demands Israel refrain from counterstrikes, the reports said. Washington thereby increased pressure on the Israeli government not to further escalate the military confrontation. The reports, however, left open in what form this demand was conveyed.

The reporting is based on agencies and SRF. Sources: Agencies, SRF, the reports said. In addition, the Israeli military announced on the platform X in the early morning hours that it had carried out strikes on military targets in Iran. Both sides initially communicated key information via social media.

Overall, the sequence illustrates how quickly regional conflicts can develop into direct military confrontations between states. Israel: Several military targets in Iran attacked, was one central headline. Israeli army: Iranian rocket attacks toward Israel, another. The developments on the periphery of Europe also affect Berlin and Brandenburg, as the security situation in the Middle East has direct implications for energy and foreign policy in Europe.