Israel Destroys Over 70 Iranian Air Defense Batteries Across Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted a series of extensive airstrikes targeting Iranian surface-to-air missile batteries, successfully destroying over 70 air defense systems across Iran, including near Tehran. These strikes, carried out by the Israeli Air Force using fighter jets and drones, aim to neutralize Iran's advanced air defense network to secure full air superiority and enable deeper Israeli operations within Iranian territory. The campaign has involved multiple waves of attacks focused on missile launchers, radar vehicles, and command centers, with efforts made to minimize civilian casualties by exclusively targeting military infrastructure. Israeli officials emphasize that these operations are critical to maintaining freedom of operation over hostile airspace and degrading Iran's ability to threaten Israeli civilians. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned Iran's targeting of civilian populations, contrasting with Israel's precision strikes on regime assets. The campaign unfolds amid U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER," with the U.S. positioning military assets and monitoring the conflict without direct involvement so far.