Fact check: Where did Israel attack Iran?

1. Summary of the results

Israel conducted significant airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, though sources differ on some key details. The attacks targeted:

• Tehran, the capital city ^[1]
• The uranium enrichment facility at Natanz ^[1]
• Cities of Kermanshah and Tabriz ^[1]
• Military sites and air defense systems ^[2]
• Missile and drone production facilities ^[2]

The scale of the operation involved approximately 200 Israeli fighter jets ^[1], though sources differ on the number of targets, ranging from around 20 ^[2] to 100 ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Critical context that was missing from the original question:

• This attack came after Iran had launched its own massive assault on Israel with 300 drones and ballistic missiles ^[3]
• Iran's initial attack was reportedly in response to a strike on its consulate in Damascus ^[3]
• Iran's missile attack was largely unsuccessful, with most projectiles being intercepted by Israel and its allies ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

There are discrepancies in the reporting that need to be addressed:

• Casualty numbers vary significantly between sources:
• One source reports multiple high-ranking officials killed, including Gen. Mohammad Bagheri ^[1]
• Another source reports 4 soldiers and 1 civilian killed ^[2]
• The timing of the attack is reported differently:
• Some sources say it occurred on Friday ^{[1] [4]}
• Others report it happened on Saturday ^[2]

These discrepancies might reflect the fog of war, different propaganda narratives, or the challenge of accurate reporting during military operations. Both Iranian and Israeli sources might have incentives to either amplify or minimize the impact of the attacks for strategic purposes.