Israel Attacks Tehran and Iran Responds with Ballistic Missiles on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
The Israeli forces announced yesterday, Sunday, a wide-ranging attack on strategic infrastructure in the Iranian capital Tehran, targeting the Aerospace Force headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, which the Israeli army described as a "reception, broadcasting, and research center affiliated with the Iranian space agency linked to the Iranian military regime."
The attack came simultaneously with alarm sirens in northern Israel after a drone was suspected of breaching, while Iranian media confirmed massive explosions in multiple areas of the country.
* Iranian Response: Ballistic Missiles on Israel
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard responded by launching two ballistic missiles towards Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, triggering alarm sirens in Israeli cities.
Iranian television confirmed that a new wave of attacks would continue starting tonight, while the Revolutionary Guard vowed to intensify strikes against Israeli and American targets.
* Israeli Threats to Oil and Energy Sites
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that Israeli attacks could include Iranian oil refineries and power generation stations, emphasizing that "all options are on the table," and that the coming days would witness further escalation, focusing on targets directly linked to the Iranian regime.
* Hezbollah and Iraqi Factions Enter the Battle
In Lebanon, Hezbollah announced the continuation of rocket and drone launches against Israeli forces, while the Lebanese Minister of Health reported 394 fatalities, including 83 children and 1130 injuries due to the Israeli bombardment on Lebanon.
Armed factions in Iraq also announced the launch of rockets and drones at American sites, indicating an expansion of the conflict.
* Trump: No Halt to Strikes Without Surrender
In the same context, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he would not stop strikes on Iran unless Tehran declares "unconditional surrender."
Meanwhile, the Israeli army believes that the war could extend for weeks to achieve its objectives, amid ongoing escalation between the two sides.
