Israel strikes Iran’s key military infrastructure.
Israel launched a series of precision strikes targeting critical military infrastructure across Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday. The operation, described as a “strategic preemptive move,” focused on neutralizing assets that could be used in future offensive operations against Israel or its allies. Among the key targets were advanced missile launching infrastructure, underground storage facilities housing long-range weapons, military-grade satellite systems used for surveillance, and radar installations that form the backbone of Iran’s air defense network.
The IDF stated that the strikes were carefully planned to minimize collateral damage while maximizing the degradation of Iran’s military capabilities. Satellite images released by Israeli intelligence appear to show large explosions and smoke plumes rising from multiple military compounds. Iranian media has acknowledged the attacks but downplayed their impact, while Tehran vowed retaliation “at a time and place of our choosing.”
Military analysts say the strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran. The operation also comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with both nations accusing each other of sabotage and covert operations. International observers have called for restraint to prevent the conflict from spiraling further.
The high-intensity operation marked a significant escalation in regional tensions, with Israeli fighter jets striking military facilities in western Iran and the capital, Tehran.
According to an official IDF statement, approximately 20 fighter jets participated in the mission, deploying over 30 munitions to hit multiple strategic targets. The IDF confirmed the destruction of several key sites, including missile launching infrastructure, underground storage facilities, satellite communication systems, military radar installations, and a surface-to-air missile launcher near Tehran.
Iranian state media acknowledged explosions in the eastern parts of the capital, confirming that the targeted areas included sensitive military installations like the Parchin complex. In a separate development, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported that a drone strike in Isfahan province killed three civilians traveling in an ambulance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the situation, reaffirmed Israel’s strategic resolve. We will not be dragged into a war of attrition,” Netanyahu declared, signaling a prolonged phase of military action.
The strikes have drawn global attention, with concerns mounting over a potential wider conflict in the Middle East. International actors have called for restraint amid fears of further escalation.