BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 30. The Israeli Air
Force carried out a series of strikes throughout the day on Iran’s
military industry facilities in the Tehran area, the Israel Defense
Forces press service said, Trend reports.
According to the statement, more than 150 fighter jets were
involved in the operation, delivering over 120 munitions. The
targets included facilities engaged in the research, development,
and production of weapons.
Strikes also hit sites where, according to Israeli military
claims, ballistic missiles are produced and stored.
Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between
the United States (U.S.) and Iran over the nuclear program, the
U.S. and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February
28. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel
and U.S. military facilities located in countries across the
region, starting the same day.
On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme
Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking
military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of
Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme
Leader by majority vote.
From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded
further, affecting several countries across the Middle East.
According to information, the U.S. side suffered losses of 13 dead
and more than 140 wounded.
The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s
energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have
surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around
the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their
citizens to leave the region.
