Israel launched retaliatory air strikes against Iranian military targets after the Islamic Republic fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Jewish state, according to reports released Sunday, as reported by Townhall.

The strikes came after Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles that triggered warning alerts across northern Israel. Israeli air defense systems intercepted all of the missiles, preventing them from reaching their intended targets.

According to reports, the missiles were launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, commonly known as the IRGC. Israeli officials responded by authorizing military action against missile facilities and military bases inside Iran.

The retaliatory operation marked the latest escalation in the long-running confrontation between Israel and the Iranian regime, which has repeatedly been accused by Israeli leaders of supporting terrorist organizations and threatening regional stability.

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Before the Israeli response took place, reports from Axios and CBS indicated that President Donald Trump had contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urged him to delay military action in order to preserve ongoing diplomatic efforts.

According to those reports, Trump requested that Netanyahu refrain from immediately responding to the missile attack while negotiations continued.

Netanyahu reportedly resisted the request at first but later offered what was described as a “pseudo-agreement.”

The discussions highlighted the delicate balance between military retaliation and diplomatic negotiations as both countries weighed their next steps following the missile barrage.

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Shortly after the reports surfaced, Trump addressed the situation in remarks to the Financial Times.

According to the publication, Trump stated that “he calls the shots” on U.S. and Israeli action against Iran and indicated that negotiations would continue despite the missile attack.

The president’s comments suggested that the administration remained committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution even as tensions increased following the Iranian strike.

It remains unclear whether Trump later approved or supported Israel’s decision to proceed with retaliatory air strikes after his initial conversation with Netanyahu.

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Neither the White House nor Israeli officials immediately provided additional details regarding the extent of coordination between Washington and Jerusalem before the strikes were launched.

The Israeli operation reportedly focused on missile-related infrastructure and military facilities connected to Iran’s defense apparatus.

The exchange underscores continuing tensions between Israel and Iran, which have repeatedly engaged in military and diplomatic confrontations in recent years.

The latest missile attack and subsequent Israeli response add another chapter to an already volatile relationship between the two countries.

As of Sunday night, officials had not released further details regarding damage assessments or any additional military actions that may follow.

The situation remains fluid as both governments monitor developments and evaluate their next moves amid continued international attention.

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