"Aggressive Strikes" Israel Targets Iranian Nuclear Facilities and Military Bases
Iranian Defense Ministry, oil installations hit in Israeli strikes
In a bold move, the Israeli military has claimed to have launched a series of attacks on Iran's nuclear program and military infrastructure. Reportedly, the Defense Ministry in Tehran and oil depots were among the targeted sites.
Israeli Air Force bombed "key infrastructure facilities of the Iranian nuclear weapons project" and oil depots in Tehran, as announced by the military via Telegram. This series of attacks, completed overnight, is said to have targeted the Islamic Republic's Defense Ministry, a state-run nuclear research organization, and locations aimed at thwarting "Iran's quest for a nuclear weapon."
Strikes on Oil Depot
Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, tweeted "Tehran is ablaze" after the attacks. According to the Iranian portal SNN, an oil depot in the Shahran district was hit. However, the situation is reportedly under control. Videos from Iranian media show burning oil tanks billowing thick smoke.
Katz had previously warned that Tehran would face a devastating response if there were more Iranian rocket strikes on Israeli civilians. Unfortunately, recent attacks in Israel have resulted in at least six deaths and several injuries.
Over the weekend, Israel has been targeting Iranian sites, including nuclear facilities, military figures, nuclear scientists, defense positions, cities, and reportedly oil and gas fields. Iran viewed these air attacks as an act of war and responded with hundreds of rockets and drones aimed at Israel.
Insights
While details are scarce, recent reports suggest that Israel initiated a multi-day air campaign aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear capabilities. Strikes targeted key infrastructure at the Natanz and Esfahan nuclear facilities, a major missile base in Kermanshah Province, and Fordow, a heavily fortified underground enrichment site. The Israelis seek to suppress Iranian air defenses, degrade retaliatory capacity, and disrupt command and control structures. The current assessment indicates that specific details on destruction or casualties remain unverified.
Sources
ntv.de, rog/dpa
Categories
Wars and Conflicts, Israel, Iran, Air Strikes, Iranian Nuclear Program, Military Targets, Command and Control Disruption, Iranian Defense Ministry, Oil Depots, Tehran, Strikes, Nuclear Weapons Program, Regional Security Dynamics
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