The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, claims that the IDF has disabled a large part of the Iranian ballistic missile systems.
A damaged apartment building in Tel Aviv. It is unclear whether the building was directly hit by a missile or by debris from an intercepted missile.
The number of injured in Israel has risen to seven.
Iranian state broadcaster reports that a third wave of missiles is en route to Israel.
An Al Jazeera reporter says that “several people have been injured” in the Iranian attacks on Israel. According to the ambulance service in Tel Aviv, five people have been slightly injured.
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Israel shoots down Iranian missiles on their way to Tel Aviv
According to the Israeli army, the entire country is under fire from Iranian missiles. It is unclear how many cities have been shelled, but the majority of the missiles appear to be aimed at major cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Israeli attacks continue in IranMeanwhile, the Israeli attacks in Iran are also continuing. Iranian media are reporting a ‘major explosion’ in Isfahan. This is a major city located in central Iran. There are said to be multiple nuclear facilities in the city.
A spokesperson for the Israeli army denies that any fighter jets have been shot down by Iran.
Images from Al Jazeera appear to show that some Iranian missiles have not been intercepted and have hit targets. The images show damaged buildings in Israeli cities. According to the Israeli army, the explosions are caused by “intercepted or landed missiles”.
Israeli cities such as Jerusalem are still being bombarded with missiles from Iran.
Air raid sirens are sounding again in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. New explosions have also been heard in both cities.
Iran has shot down “at least one” Israeli fighter jet. The pilot is said to have been taken prisoner. This is reported by Iranian state television. This information has not yet been confirmed by Israel.
Flashes of light can also be seen above Jerusalem. Reporters on the scene from BBC also report that they are hearing loud bangs.
Ali Hosseini Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, says that Israel has started a war with operation Rising Lion. He reiterates that Israel “cannot simply get away without consequences”.
According to Iranian state media, hundreds of ballistic missiles have been fired at Israel. There is also said to have been a “second wave” with hundreds of missiles again.
Large plumes of smoke can be seen above Tel Aviv. It is unclear whether this is because Iranian missiles have landed or because they have been intercepted by Israeli air defenses.
Israel’s air defense system, the so-called Iron Dome, intercepts Iranian missiles above Tel Aviv.
Explosions heard in Tel AvivA witness reports to Reuters that he has heard explosions in Tel Aviv. Plumes of smoke can also be seen above the city in images from Al Jazeera.
Air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and JerusalemMeanwhile, air raid sirens are sounding in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The Israeli population has been called upon to stay near shelters until further notice.
Israel busy intercepting missiles from IranThe Israeli army (IDF) now confirms that missiles have been fired from Iran. The IDF is said to be busy intercepting the missiles.
Five Palestinians injured by rocket from YemenThe Israeli army reports that the rocket that was en route from Yemen landed in Hebron, a city in the occupied West Bank. Five Palestinians were injured, including three children.
Earlier, the Israeli army had asked residents of Israel to stay as close as possible to shelters and other safe places because of the rocket.
Iranian attack on Israel confirmedAn Israeli official confirms to news agency Reuters that Iranian missiles are en route to Israel. A live press conference by an Israeli army spokesperson was prematurely broken off in connection with the attack, the official says.
‘Iran will leave Israel helpless’Ali Hosseini Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, says in a televised address that Israel will not remain unscathed and that Iran will not take half measures against the country. The Iranian armed forces will leave Israel “helpless”, he says.
Netanyahu warns of ‘wave of retaliation’ from IranIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warns his compatriots in a video message that the real Iranian retaliation for the major Israeli attack has yet to come and that this will happen in waves. Some of these could be “terribly heavy”, he says.
He also hints that Israel will continue attacks on Iran. He calls the night attack an “opening move”. Explosions have been reported in several parts of Iran that are said to be related to Israeli attacks.
Unconfirmed reports are coming in that Iran has fired missiles at Israel.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army has asked residents of Israel to stay as close as possible to shelters and other safe places. This has to do with rockets that are said to have been launched from Yemen.
‘Military campaign cannot completely destroy Iranian nuclear program’Iran’s nuclear program cannot be completely destroyed by means of a military campaign, says Israeli national security advisor Tzachi Hanegbi. But according to him, the military campaign in Iran could ensure that conditions are laid down for a deal with the US. “That can completely thwart the nuclear program,” says Hanegbi.
US President Trump already said earlier today that he hopes that this attack will make Iran think again about the nuclear program.
Major devastation in Iran after Israeli rocket attacks
Trump confirms use of American weapons in attackIsrael used “great American equipment” during the attack on Iran, Trump says in an interview with Axios. The US often supplies weapons to Israel, so it is not surprising that the weapons were used.
The US further says that it was still not involved in the attack.
New reports of explosions in IranReports are being made of new explosions throughout Iran. The Israeli army writes in a message on X that it is continuing to “attack missile launchers and infrastructure” in Iran.
There are also unconfirmed reports that Israel is attacking another underground Iranian factory where uranium is being enriched.
Unclear whether talks between US and Iran will continueTrump tells news agency Reuters that the US still has talks with Iran planned for Sunday, but that he is not sure whether they will actually take place. He says that it is not too late for Iran to strike a deal.
Trump also says that he is not concerned about the outbreak of a regional war as a result of the Israeli attacks.
IAEA: no increased radioactivity around nuclear site NatanzThere is no increased radioactivity measured around the nuclear facility in Natanz, which has been attacked by Israel. This is reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on X. Radiation has been released inside the buildings of the research center where uranium is being enriched, but according to the atomic watchdog, this can be kept under control “with the appropriate safety measures”.
The extent of the damage to the nuclear facility is unknown. According to Israel, it is significant, but Iran denies this. The IAEA is in contact with the Iranian authorities about the radiation and also has its own inspectors in the country.
At the request of Iran, the atomic agency is holding an extraordinary meeting on Monday about the Israeli attack.
‘Three Israeli missiles landed in Iraq’Iraq has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council because Israel is said to have violated Iraqi airspace during the attacks. Three Israeli missiles are said to have landed in Iraq. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Security Council to “take its responsibility” and take measures “to prevent such violations”.
The Security Council will meet at 9:00 PM Dutch time.
Israeli army releases images of drone attacks in Iran
Israeli attacks on Iran continueThe Israeli attacks on Iran continue. This is reported by the Israeli army on X. It also posts videos that are said to show those attacks.
Israel says it has intercepted Iranian dronesAn hour ago, air raid sirens went off in Israel, possibly due to approaching Iranian drones. The Israeli army reports that the air force and navy have intercepted several drones.
Trump knew of Israeli plansPresident Trump knew of the Israeli plans to attack Iran, he tells The Wall Street Journal. Trump says that he did not receive a sign from Israel prior to the attacks, but “we knew what was going on.”
The president states that he spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu yesterday, and that he will speak with him again today.
UN Security Council to meet later todayThe Security Council of the United Nations will discuss the Israeli attacks on Iran later today. The council is meeting at the request of Iran. Iran has also informed the Security Council that it will retaliate against the attacks “proportionately” and “decisively.”
The time at which the Security Council will meet is not yet known.
At least dozens dead and hundreds injuredThere are no official figures yet on casualties in Iran, but Iranian media speak of at least seventy dead and more than three hundred injured. Media previously reported that three army leaders and six nuclear scientists were killed.
Israel states that the attacks were aimed at military and nuclear facilities and not at civilians. However, civilians have also been killed in the capital Tehran, witnesses tell news agency dpa. Residential areas may have been shelled because high-ranking military personnel were located there.
Netanyahu speaks with Trump and PutinIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will call US President Trump and Russian President Putin later today. He has already spoken with German Chancellor Merz, Indian Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron today.
“The leaders have shown understanding for Israel’s defense needs against the threat of Iranian destruction,” Netanyahu says about the talks.
Uncertainty about Iranian drone attacksThe Iranian press agency Fars reports, based on a security source, that Iran has not launched any drones towards Israel. According to the source, Iran will “take revenge in the near future”.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army does report drones above the Red Sea, which are said to have been launched from Iran.
Macron calls for restraintFrench President Macron calls on Israel and Iran in a message on X for “maximum restraint” in order not to further endanger stability in the Middle East. He also emphasizes that Israel has the right “to defend itself and guarantee its security”.
According to him, France is taking all necessary steps to guarantee the safety of its citizens and military and diplomatic representations in the region.
Almost eighty deaths reported in TehranIn Tehran, 78 people are said to have been killed and 329 people injured, reports the Iranian Nournews.
Several Israeli embassies and consulates closedSeveral Israeli embassies and consulates report that they are closing their doors indefinitely. Among others, the embassies in Berlin and Stockholm are closed. On their websites, they call on Israeli citizens abroad to be careful and not to show Israeli symbols.
After consultations with German Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Germany is tightening security at Israeli and Jewish locations. In the Swedish capital Stockholm, security has been tightened at the main synagogue in the city, reports news agency Reuters.
President Trump tells ABC News that the Israeli attack on Iran was “excellent”. He warns that more will follow. “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They have been hit hard, very hard. And there is more to come. Much more.”
When asked whether the US was involved in the attack in any way, Trump replies that he “has no comment” on that.
Israeli president: ‘Iran posed a direct threat’The Israeli attacks were intended to eliminate a “direct and existential threat,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog writes on X. “The Iranian leaders have made no secret of their openly repeated intention to wipe out the State of Israel. For years, the regime has been preparing to make that dream a reality.”
According to Herzog, Israel has a duty to defend itself. “We sincerely hope that this will pave the way for a more peaceful and prosperous future for our region.”
Erdogan condemns Israeli attacksTurkish President Erdogan condemns the attacks on Iran and calls them a “clear provocation”. “The Netanyahu government is trying to plunge our region and the whole world into a disaster,” he writes on X. He believes that further attacks must be prevented.
Natanz has suffered significant damage according to IsraelThe main nuclear enrichment facility of Iran, Natanz, has suffered significant damage. This is said by the Israeli military spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin.
Defrin also tells journalists that the Israeli army is working according to an attack plan and that the operation could take a long time. This seems to indicate that more attacks will follow.
The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has called the Israeli air strikes a “stupidity” that the country will regret. Pezeshkian says that Iran will react “powerfully”. The president calls on the population to have confidence in the leadership of the country and to stand side by side. Pezeshkian was elected president in July 2024.
Israel claims death of Iranian air force officers Israel says that it has eliminated the leadership of the air force of the IRGC. The top military personnel are said to have been killed when they were meeting in an underground bunker. This includes Air Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. In addition, the commanders of the drone department and the air defense have been killed, according to a statement.
Sources tell news agency Reuters that at least twenty Iranian air force officers have been killed in total. The Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, also hinted earlier today that Israel had eliminated several Iranian leaders.
In Tehran, people are on the streets to protest against the Israeli air strikes. Some protesters carry images of the top military personnel killed by Israel.
Trump: Iran must strike a deal before there is nothing left of the countryDonald Trump claims that Iran has had all the time in the world to reach an agreement on its nuclear program. In addition, the American president states that Iran was warned of the consequences of an attack. This is stated in a message on his social media platform Truth Social.
According to Trump, the heaviest attacks have yet to come. Iran would therefore do well to reach an agreement on the nuclear program as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will soon be nothing left of the country, writes the president.
Hezbollah keeps its distanceHezbollah says in a statement to Reuters that it will not attack Israel. The militant movement from Lebanon is an ally of Iran and usually acts together with the regime in Tehran. Hezbollah condemns the Israeli attack but will not strike back on its own initiative”, the group writes.
Israel says it has hit centrifuges of NatanzThe Israeli army says that the underground areas have been damaged in the air strikes on the nuclear facility Natanz. The centrifuges for enriching uranium are located there. The electricity supply and other supporting systems have also been hit, according to a statement.
Israel says that there have been a total of five waves of attacks. The first was aimed at high-ranking military figures. Then prominent nuclear scientists were killed. The attack on Natanz was part of the third wave of attacks. The air defense of the capital Tehran was also hit. The two subsequent attack operations also targeted the Iranian air defense.
Iranian city Tabriz under fireIsraeli and Iranian media are reporting Israeli air strikes on Tabriz, a city in northeastern Iran. The target is said to be the international airport. Among others, Channel 12 and news agency Fars are reporting this. A factory for missiles is said to have been attacked near the southern city of Shiraz. The Israeli army has not yet confirmed the attacks.
Iran: Israeli attacks are declaration of warAs far as Iran is concerned, the Israeli air strikes of the past few hours are a declaration of war. This is written by the Iranian mission to the United Nations. Iran is asking the UN Security Council to hold an emergency session to discuss the “Zionist aggression”, reports news agency IRNA.
The Iranian army already announced earlier this morning that it will not hold back in responding to the Israeli attacks. “All options are on the table,” the General Staff says, according to news agency Tasnim.
Previous Iranian reactions to Israeli attacks were measured, including the missile attack of April last year.
Russia calls Israeli attack ‘harmful and unacceptable’Moscow is not pleased with the Israeli air strikes on Iran. The Kremlin speaks of an “unacceptable action” that is “harmful” to the stability in the Middle East. Russia calls the timing of the attack so shortly before new talks about an Iranian nuclear deal “cynical”.
The US and Iran were scheduled to talk again this coming Sunday about the Iranian nuclear program. It is not clear whether those talks will go ahead. It would be the sixth session since the talks were resumed in April.
KLM will not fly to Tel Aviv until July 1KLM will not fly to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv at least until July 1. The airline had previously suspended flights due to tensions in the region.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and adjust our flight schedule when it is safe again,” a spokesperson said. KLM only flew daily to Tel Aviv again since the end of last month.
NU.nl foreign correspondent Matthijs le Loux about the attitude of the US“US President Trump asked Netanyahu on the phone on Monday not to attack Iran. He repeated that message publicly on Thursday, hours before the attacks,” says foreign correspondent Matthijs le Loux. “The White House expected Israel to wait, while the US is negotiating a new nuclear agreement with Iran. Many experts do find it unlikely that Trump sold the Israeli Prime Minister a hard no.”
“Trump played with the idea on Thursday that an Israeli attack could force Iran to strike a deal. ‘It could even help, but it could also screw it up’, he said. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy stated on Friday that the Israeli attack ‘was clearly intended to sabotage the negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran’.”
NATO chief Rutte looks to US for de-escalationThere is an important task for the United States and other allies to reduce tensions in the Middle East, says NATO chief Mark Rutte. “That is now paramount.”
“It is now crucial for many NATO countries, including the US, to work on de-escalation at this same moment,” Rutte said during a visit to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm. “And I know they are doing that.”
Iranian air defense attackedThe Israeli Air Force has carried out attacks on Iranian air defenses, the Israeli army reports on X. The attacks are said to have been carried out in the past few hours.
Earlier, the air defense would already have been hit by smuggled Israeli drones. That operation preceded the Israeli attacks on the Iranian nuclear facilities. It is not exactly clear when Israeli fighter planes carried out their attacks on the air defense installations.
Nuclear facility Natanz damagedThe Israeli air strikes have damaged a number of parts of the nuclear facility Natanz. This is confirmed by the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency AEOI. The facility was one of the targets last night. The AEOI does not release anything about the extent of the damage. The Israeli Channel 12 reports that the complex has been destroyed, but that has not (yet) been independently confirmed.
The Israeli Mossad, the external intelligence service, carried out sabotage activities and attacks in Iran during the attacks by the Israeli Air Force on Iran. This is reported by the Israeli army radio.
An anonymous security official reports that the Mossad has carried out three operations. In this case, the service is said to have smuggled weapons and drones into Iran, among other things. These hit the Iranian air defense shortly before the Israeli attack. The drones are said to have been smuggled into Iran a long time before the attack. Among other things, the Israeli Channel 12 writes about the plans. There is said to have been years of preparation beforehand.
Ukraine used a similar tactic earlier this month in its attack on Russian airfields. The drones that were used in this case were already on Russian territory.
Israel claims to have shot down Iranian dronesIsrael has intercepted the first Iranian drones, a military spokesperson reports on X. The aircraft are said to have been shot down outside the national borders. According to Israeli media, drones would have been intercepted in Syria, among other places. The drones that cannot be intercepted are expected above Israel from 9:00 AM Dutch time.
Jordan also reports that it has intercepted projectiles. But it does not explicitly state that they are drones from Iran.
At least fifty people have been injured in the attacks on Iran, reports Iranian state television. At least 35 of them are said to be women and children. All fifty injured have been admitted to a hospital in Tehran.
There are probably also injured people in other hospitals. For example, there are said to have been at least one dead and 24 injured in the Qasr-e Shirin district in the province of Kermanshah, reports news agency IRNA.
No increased radiation at hit nuclear facilityThere is no increased radiation measured at the nuclear facility Natanz, reports the atomic agency IAEA based on the Iranian authorities. The service also reports on X that no damage has been reported at the nuclear complex near the city. The Bushehr nuclear power plant is also still in operation.
Oil prices significantly higher after Israeli attack on IranOil prices rose by more than 9 percent on Friday after the Israeli attacks on Iran. This is the largest increase in more than five months. Analysts are very concerned about oil production now that tensions in the Middle East are rising further.
Iranian army general Bagheri also killedThe Iranian General Mohammed Bagheri, chief of staff of the army, has been killed in the Israeli attacks, reports Iranian state television. It was previously reported that Hussein Salami, the leader of the Revolutionary Guard, had died.
The Iranian army and the Revolutionary Guard are both powerful military institutions within Iran that exist alongside each other and have their own tasks.
Iranian state media also reported that six nuclear scientists were killed.
Iran: ‘Israeli attack shows why we need nuclear program’The Iranian government calls the Israeli attack on military targets and nuclear facilities “cowardly”. The attack is exactly why the country is pursuing a nuclear program and developing cruise missiles, Tehran says in a statement via Reuters.
Explosions were seen in Tehran after the Israeli air strikes.
Air traffic in Middle East affected by attacksIran, Iraq and Jordan have closed their airspace after the Israeli air strikes last night. The airport of Tel Aviv had already been closed for some time after the attack on Iran. Among others, the Israeli El Al, Air India, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways have canceled flights. It is expected that more airlines will report cancellations in the coming hours. The Iraqi airspace in particular is used a lot for flights between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The Israeli attacks have caused damage in various places in and around the Iranian capital Tehran. Rescue workers are on the scene. According to Iranian state television, there are dead and injured, but nothing is yet known about numbers.
Israel says it has hit more than a hundred targets in IranMore than a hundred targets have been hit in the Israeli air strikes on military and nuclear facilities in Iran, says an army spokesperson. The air force has deployed two hundred fighter planes in the attack on the night from Thursday to Friday, the armed forces report on X.
Israel reports launch of Iranian dronesThe Israeli army says that more than a hundred drones have already been launched from Iran in the past few hours. According to a spokesperson, the air defense is ready to disable the projectiles.
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced a temporary closure of the airspace. It refers to the increasing regional security tensions after the Israeli attacks on Iran last night. The ministry did not comment on reports that Israel would have used Iraqi airspace to attack Iran.
Advice to Dutch people in Iran: Let family know how you are doingThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is calling on Dutch people in the region to let their friends and family know how they are doing. In a message on X, the ministry also advises to keep a close eye on the news and to follow the instructions of local authorities.
Anyone who needs help is advised to contact the travel organization or travel insurer. “Or contact contact center Netherlands Worldwide of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” People are also advised to register for the Information Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to stay informed of the latest developments.
Mediator Oman angry about Israeli attackOman has condemned the Israeli attacks on Iran and speaks of a “dangerous” and “reckless” action. The country says that the “Israeli aggression” is unacceptable and wants the international community to send a signal to Israel.
Oman mediates between Iran and the US about the Iranian nuclear program. The sixth round of talks between the two countries is scheduled for Sunday. These will take place in Muscat, the capital of Oman. It is uncertain whether these will still go ahead.
US not involved in attack, but informed in advanceAccording to two sources from news agency Reuters , the United States is not involved in the attacks and is not providing assistance. This is confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Marco Rubio in a short statement. He also mentions that Israel has let the US know that this attack was necessary in self-defense.
Israel states that Iran was ‘too close’ to producing nuclear weapons Israel claims that it had no choice but to attack Iran and adds that it had collected intelligence that showed that Tehran had reached the “point of no return” in its attempts to build its own nuclear weapons.
“The Iranian regime has been working for decades to obtain a nuclear weapon. The world has exhausted all possible diplomatic avenues to stop it, but the regime has refused to stop,” the Israeli army said in a statement. The army does not disclose what evidence it would have collected recently.
Iran was criticized by the IAEA on Thursday because the country would not fulfill nuclear obligations. The country just announced the installation of a third nuclear complex as a countermove.
One of the targets of the Israeli attacks on Iran was the nuclear facility Natanz. Among other things, uranium is enriched there. The centrifuges for this are said to be installed deep underground, under a thick layer of concrete.
Trump hopes that negotiations with Iran about nuclear deal can continueUS President Donald Trump hopes that Iran will nevertheless continue to negotiate about a nuclear deal, despite the Israeli attacks, he says in a conversation with Fox News.
Since taking office, the American president has been trying to reach a new nuclear agreement with Iran, after he had canceled the previous one in his first term. That agreement had been concluded by Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama. Iran has always stated that it is enriching uranium for peaceful purposes and not to make weapons.
Prime Minister Netanyahu warns citizens about measuresPrime Minister Netanyahu expects Israeli citizens to have to spend often and long in bomb shelters in the coming period. Israel expects an Iranian counterattack. Netanyahu confirms in a video message that his country has killed some Iranian military leaders, as was already announced earlier via Iranian state television.
In an earlier video message, Netanyahu seemed to announce that it would not remain with one Israeli wave of attacks. “This operation will last as long as is necessary to avert the threat of destruction of Israel.”
IAEA confirms that nuclear location in Natanz was target IsraelDirector-General Rafael Grossi of the atomic energy agency IAEA confirms that the Iranian nuclear location in Natanz was hit in the Israeli attacks. The organization is in contact with the Iranian authorities about the radiation levels.
“The IAEA is closely monitoring the very worrying situation in Iran. The agency can confirm that the location in Natanz is among the targets. We are in contact with the Iranian authorities about the radiation levels. We are also in contact with our inspectors in the country,” Grossi says on X.
According to Iranian state television, residential areas have also been hit in the Israeli attacks. Children are also said to have died in this case.
Army Israel mobilizes tens of thousands of soldiersThe Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced in a television speech that the army is mobilizing tens of thousands of soldiers. “Anyone who tries to challenge us pays a high price.”
Zamir also pointed out the consequences of the attack for the Israeli population. “People of Israel, I cannot promise absolute success. The Iranian regime will try to attack us in response. The expected costs will be different than we are used to,” said the army leader.
Iran: Israel and US will pay for Israeli attackThe supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says that Israel will receive a “heavy punishment”.
According to Khamenei, Israel has revealed its “despicable nature”. “With this attack, the Zionist regime has created a bitter fate for itself, and it will not escape it,” Khamenei says in a statement.
“The armed forces will certainly respond to this Zionist attack,” Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi added. He is the spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces. He states, just like the IRGC, that the US is also being held responsible for the attack.
Commander Revolutionary Guard killed in attack IsraelThe commander of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has been killed in the large Israeli attack on Iran. This is reported by news agency Tasnim, which is regarded as the mouthpiece of the Iranian elite armed forces. General Major Hussein Salami was killed in an attack on the headquarters of the IRGC High Command. State television had previously reported a fire there.
Two prominent nuclear scientists, Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammed Mehdi Tehranchi, were also killed in the attacks, according to state television.
In Tehran, residential buildings were also hit by Israeli attacks on Friday morning, reports the official press agency IRNA, which mentioned neighborhoods at various locations in the capital. “Several deaths” are said to have occurred, including children. IRNA does not mention exact numbers.
Israel carries out air strikes on nuclear targets in IranIsrael has carried out air strikes on Iran last night. Those attacks were aimed at “military and nuclear targets” in Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that the nuclear facility Natanz was a target. Israel is now waiting for retaliatory attacks from Iran.