From missile batteries to oil refineries to nuclear labs, Israel could hit a wide range of targets in Iran
NBCSep 23
The Facts
Israel launched a number of air strikes against Iranian targets early on Saturday — the latest move in a series of escalating attacks between the countries.
The Israeli military said it launched "precise strikes on military targets" in response to "months of continuous attacks" from Iran, adding it had a right and a duty to respond. It is widely seen as retaliation for an Oct. 1 attack in which Iran fired roughly 200 missiles at Israel.
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Iran and its proxies have for months been attacking Israel, including an attack on Oct. 1 that involved 200 missiles. Israel has a right and a duty to defend itself and that's why it sent this proportional response in the manner that it did.
Pro-Iran narrative
Just as Iran had the right to respond to previous Israeli attacks and violations of territorial sovereignty, Iran stands prepared to send a reciprocal response in retaliation for this latest attack.