More than 200 Iranian sites targeted by Israel
During the night of Thursday to Friday, Israel launched an unprecedented aerial operation against Iran, aimed at neutralizing its military and nuclear infrastructure. More than 200 sites across the country have been bombed, including the bases of Tabriz, Hamadan, Ispahan as well as nuclear installations like Natanz and Fordo. Tel Aviv’s official objective is to hit the heart of the Iranian military program and destroy the revolution guards’ chain of command.
Iranian human assessment: 78 dead and more than 320 injured
The Iranian authorities show 78 people, including several military officials, and more than 320 injured, the v a majority of civilians. The strikes caused fires and significant material damage, in particular near the Mehrabad airport in Tehran, where smoke columns were observed.
Iranian response: several waves of missiles in Israel
In retaliation, Iran launched several ballistic loves in the night from Friday to Saturday, affecting various Israeli regions, including Tel Aviv, Al Quds occupied, Rishon Lezion and Ramat Gan. Air alerts sounded for several hours, and the population was invited to take shelter in anti-aerial shelters.
Israeli record: 3 dead and forty injured
The Israeli side report reports three dead, including two in a residential area of Rishon Lezion struck by a missile. About 40 to 46 people were injured. Buildings have been damaged, and help intervened to release people trapped under the rubble.
Partially effective anti -missile defense
The Israeli army claims to have intercepted several missiles thanks to its “iron dome” anti -missile defense system. However, some projectiles have escaped interception, causing damage and victims, testifying to the limits of the device in the face of the intensity of Iranian fire.
Affected Israeli targets, but limited damage to Iran
Israel claims to have destroyed the Tabriz military base, a strategic center for missile operations, as well as infrastructure in Hamadan and Ispahan. Iran minimizes the extent of the damage and affirms that its nuclear installations remain operational despite the attacks.
Bellicose speech of leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that these strikes are only the start and that Iran will pay a very heavy price. The Minister of Defense denounced the fact that Iran aims for civil zones, which he describes as “crossing a red line”. On the Iranian side, officials promise to continue their strikes against Israel as long as Tel Aviv will not cease its attacks.
Risks of regional climbing
The situation remains extremely tense, and the fear of a regional conflagration is palpable. International chancelleries call for restraint and multiply diplomatic efforts to avoid a wider war. The UN is expected to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council in the coming hours.
