Israel hits Iran missile sites, military bases

Israel said it conducted air strikes against Iran yesterday that hit military bases and missile sites in retaliation for the Islamic republic's attacks, warning it would "pay a heavy price" if it responds.

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The Israeli military said its strikes hit Iran's missile manufacturing facilities, missile arrays and other systems in several regions.

Iran confirmed an Israeli attack had targeted military sites in the capital Tehran and other parts of the country, but said it had caused "limited damage."

Israel had vowed to hit back at Iran for its Oct. 1 missile strike, the second-ever direct attack by the Islamic republic on its arch-foe.

"Based on intelligence, IAF (air force) aircraft struck missile manufacturing facilities used to produce the missiles that Iran fired at the State of Israel over the last year," Israel's military said in a statement.