Téhéran, Iran – Israel launched what it described as “large-scale” strikes against targets in Iran overnight, escalating a conflict that has been unfolding over the past week. The strikes, which targeted military sites, missile launchers, and other infrastructure in Tehran and central Iran, involved more than 80 Israeli fighter jets, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
The military action comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, and follows a week of escalating hostilities between Israel, the United States, and Iran. The development underscores growing regional instability and raises concerns about a wider conflict.
Images from the Agence France-Presse present flames and smoke rising from Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, which had already been targeted in recent days. Iran’s state news agency reported that it had launched a new wave of drones and missiles in response, targeting both Israel and “U.S. Bases in the region.”
Meanwhile, sirens sounded in Jerusalem, signaling incoming fire, according to reports from TF1 Info.
The conflict began after the death of Ali Khamenei, followed by Iranian retaliatory strikes and bombardments in Lebanon. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, where the Israeli army conducted an operation to search for the body of Ron Arad, an Israeli pilot captured in 1986, but found no trace of him, according to reports.
The United Nations has warned of the risks to the global economy stemming from the crisis and is calling for dialogue, as reported by Maroc Diplomatique. The Iranian regime, despite recent losses and the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, appears to be maintaining its structure, according to BFM.
The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected as the conflict continues.
