Israel hits back at Iran with barrage of missiles and drones: report

 Israel launched its expected retaliatory strike against Iran on Friday morning, according to a report.

Israeli missiles hit at least one site in Iran, and several explosions were heard across the country, ABC News reported, citing US officials.

The attack follows Iran raining down more than 300 drones and missiles toward the Jewish nation last Saturday — though nearly all were intercepted by Israel and its allies.

The Post has reached out to the Pentagon and White House for comment.

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More than 300 drones and missiles were aimed by Israeli Defense Forces at targets within Iran, ABC News reported, citing US officials.AFP via Getty Images

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would “defend itself” and dismissed calls for restraint.@IsraelPM / X

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U.S. President Joe Biden said ‘we defeated’ Iran’s attack after Saturday’s assault and called for a Gaza ceasefire.REUTERS

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.REUTERS

Iranian media reported explosions in and around the northwestern city of  Isfahan, according to CNN.

At least eight flights have been diverted over Iranian airspace, the outlet reported.

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