Breaking News: Israel Retaliates Against Iran’s Attack on Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

On April 19, 2024, the Israeli flag was seen flying high on the Mount of Olives overlooking the Al Aqsa mosque compound and the city skyline in Jerusalem. This came just days after Tehran fired 300 projectiles towards Israel. According to reports from Tehran’s Fars news agency, three explosions were heard near an army base in Isfahan.

Israel had promised to retaliate against Iran’s attack over the weekend, which had been largely deterred by Tel Aviv and its allies, including the United States. The attack was in response to an alleged Israeli airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had issued a warning that his country would strongly retaliate to any attacks on its territory.

In response to the attack, Israel conducted retaliatory strikes on Iran, according to US media sources. Meanwhile, Iran’s state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan. According to reports from Tehran’s Fars news agency, three explosions were heard near an army base in Isfahan. Iran’s state TV claimed that the country’s defense system was able to destroy three drones in the sky.