Israel "In case of retribution"... U.S. orders Iran to refrain

[Anchor]
Israeli forces have ended retaliatory operations after three airstrikes against Iran.

With Iran indicating a counter-response policy, the U.S. has ordered a restraint from retaliation.

I'll connect you to a reporter for more information. Reporter Kim Seung Hwan!

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[Reporter]
Israel has launched three retaliatory airstrikes against Iran.

The screen you're looking at is Tehran, the capital of Iran.A series of lights fall in the night sky above the

building, and explosions can be heard.

Syria's state-run news media, citing Iranian officials, said the image repelled Israeli attempts to attack Tehran and parts of the country.

The New York Times, citing Israeli officials, reported that more than 100 drones and fighter jets were involved in the attack, which ended around 5 a.m.

The Israeli military also said it had completed the Iranian operation, warning that it would pay for Iran's retaliation.

[Daniel Hagari / Israeli military spokesman: Our message is clear. Threatening Israel and retaliating will cost you dearly]

[Anchor]
What is Iran's position and the damage?

[Reporter]
According to Iran's semi-official media, Iran says it is ready to respond to any Israeli aggression and there is no doubt that it will respond proportionally to any action taken by Israel.

No specific casualties have been released yet.

However, Iranian authorities say that Israel's attacks took place in three states, including Tehran,
An air defense system called
intercepted the attack, but limited damage was reported in some areas.

The Israeli military says it has targeted missile manufacturing facilities used in its attacks, Iranian surface-to-air missiles and Iran's air-to-air capabilities to limit Israeli flight maneuvers.

Iran suspended all aircraft operations as airstrikes continued,

The flight resumed at 9:00 a.m. local time and 3:00 p.m. local time.

[Anchor]
What is the reaction of the US to this attack?

[Reporter]
White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Sabbett said Israel's airstrike on Iran should be the end of the fighting and warned Iran to refrain from further retaliatory attacks.

The U.S. also drew a line on the connection, saying it had no involvement in the attack.

The U.S. is said to have been informed of the plan just before Israel launched its airstrikes on Iran.

Reuters quoted a U.S. administration official as saying that the attack was a "selected" response proportionate to earlier Iranian attacks, and that the risk of civilian damage was low.

CNN reported that President Joe Biden has been briefed on the airstrikes and is monitoring the situation, but will not convene a separate security meeting.

I'm YTN Kim Seung Hwan from the international department.