Up until earlier today 4/18 it was reported that any Israeli retaliation against Iran would not happen until after Passover (4/22 to 4/30), however multiple sites across Iran were struck during the early morning of 4/19 according to multiple sources. Though Israeli strikes are likely to be limited in scope at the request of the US (perhaps as part of an agreement with Israel to approve imminent IDF operations against Hamas in Rafah), Iranian officials now seem to be downplaying the strikes in order to save face and act as though there is no need to retaliate further (perhaps at the request of Turkey). Regardless of how the dust settles today, we know it will kick back up tomorrow, and much more so. Continue to pray for the peace and protection of Israel …
Mark 13:7, “When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come…”
See: Iranian Cities With Nuclear Facilities Targeted
See: Suspended Flights To Tehran, Isfahan And Shiraz To Resume
See: Iran: IRGC Threatens World, Warns Israeli Retaliation May Force Iran To Review “Nuclear Doctrine” And Pursue Nukes
NEWSMAX – “An Israeli airstrike has targeted at least one site in Iran, ABC News reported Thursday night, citing a U.S. official.
However, reports also poured in Thursday night of explosions in Syria that also are purportedly linked to Israeli airstrikes.
Explosions were reported in Isfahan and Natanz in Central Iran, home to significant facilities for Iran’s nuclear program. At least three large explosions were heard near Isfahan, according to reports.
Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency reported explosions were heard in Isfahan airport. Isfahan is roughly 215 miles south of the Iranian capital of Tehran.
There were also reports of unknown aircraft over the Iraqi cities of Erbil and Mosul near Baghdad, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Also, Syrian ground forces were targeted in Izra in southern Syria, in the As-Suwayda and Daraa Governorates, according to the Post. Independent news platform DeirEzzor24 reported Israeli airstrikes targeted Al-Tha’lah Airport in Sweida, Syria.
The Post reported that strikes in the As-Suwayda area were confirmed.
The Post and CNN reported that commercial passenger flights appeared to be diverting over Iran. CNN reported at least eight flights diverted over Iranian airspace. The state run Iranian Mehr News Agency reported that Iran suspended flights over Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz.” Read more.
