Israel has carried out precise and targeted airstrikes against Iran on Saturday morning, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions following Tehran’s missile attack on Israel earlier this month. The Iranian military confirmed that two soldiers were killed in the strikes, which targeted military installations across three provinces.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the operation struck approximately 20 targets, including missile manufacturing facilities and surface-to-air missile sites in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. Iranian authorities reported that while their air defense systems “successfully intercepted” many incoming strikes, some areas sustained limited damage.
Military spokesman Daniel Hagari warned that Israel would be “obligated to respond” to any Iranian retaliation, though the IDF has announced that this specific operation is now complete. The relatively contained nature of the strikes suggests both sides may be seeking to avoid further escalation, despite months of mounting tensions that have raised fears of a broader regional conflict. Several Middle Eastern nations have condemned Israel’s actions, with Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain expressing opposition to the strikes. Iraq has strongly denounced the operation and declared solidarity with Iran. The situation remains volatile, with Israel reporting that the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah fired approximately 80 rockets toward Israeli communities on Saturday.
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