Fact check: Iran says it targeted Israeli military bases with missiles and warns the attacks "will continue."

1. Summary of the results

The analyses reveal a complex picture regarding Iran's missile attacks on Israel. While the original statement claims Iran targeted Israeli military bases specifically, the sources provide limited direct confirmation of this precise claim. However, multiple sources confirm that Iran did conduct missile attacks against Israel during what appears to be a 12-day conflict between the two nations ^{[1] [2]}.

The sources consistently report that Iranian missile barrages struck Israel ^[2], and there was a US-brokered ceasefire that ended the hostilities ^{[1] [2]}. Notably, Iran also conducted attacks beyond Israel, including missile attacks on a US base in Qatar ^{[3] [2]}, indicating a broader scope of Iranian military action.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits crucial context about the broader conflict dynamics. The sources reveal that this was part of a 12-day war between Iran and Israel, not an isolated incident ^{[1] [3]}. The statement fails to mention that:

• Israel conducted retaliatory strikes that killed Iranian officials, prompting Iran to hold state funerals ^[1]
• Israel used sophisticated tactics including drones and commando operations inside Iran to create chaos during the conflict ^[4]
• The conflict involved multiple parties, with the US actively brokering a ceasefire ^{[1] [2]}
• Iran's attacks weren't limited to Israel but also targeted US military assets in Qatar ^{[3] [2]}

China attempted to position itself as a mediator in the conflict, though analysts noted its "limited leverage" in the situation ^[5]. This suggests that major powers like China and the United States would benefit from being seen as effective mediators in Middle Eastern conflicts, enhancing their diplomatic influence and regional standing.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement presents a selective narrative that could be misleading in several ways:

• It frames Iran as the sole aggressor without acknowledging the retaliatory nature of the attacks following Israeli strikes that killed Iranian officials ^[1]
• The claim about targeting "Israeli military bases" specifically lacks direct confirmation from the analyzed sources, though missile attacks on Israel are confirmed ^{[1] [2]}
• The warning that attacks "will continue" is not substantiated by any of the sources, which instead report on a ceasefire agreement ^{[1] [2]}

This framing could serve the interests of those who benefit from portraying Iran as an unprovoked aggressor, potentially including Israeli government officials seeking international support, or US defense contractors and military establishments that profit from regional tensions and arms sales to allies.