Iranian Army confirms two soldiers dead in thwarting Israeli aggression

Iranian Army issued a statement on Saturday, confirming martyrdom of two soldiers while repelling Israeli attacks on military sites in certain Iranian provinces which took palace early Saturday.

News ID: 5310

Date: 26 October 2024 - 12:08

TABNAK, Oct, 26: The statement, released hours after the attacks, confirmed that the two soldiers lost their lives while defending Iranian soil. The Army has promised to release further information regarding the incident in the near future.

Israel had announced earlier Saturday morning that it was targeting military sites in Iran. Footage taken by Iranian citizens has shown the country's defense systems intercepting unidentified projectiles in the air successfully.

The attacks targeted positions in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. Iranian Air Defense Public Relations issued a statement after the attack, saying the assault has caused limited damage.