Israeli Airstrikes Damage Iranian Military Bases

Recent Israeli airstrikes targeted military facilities in Iran, damaging structures at the Parchin and Khojir military bases, which are associated with Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, respectively. Satellite images revealed significant damage at these sites, with Parchin previously linked to suspected nuclear weapon tests. Iran's military has not confirmed the damage but reported that four Iranian soldiers were killed in the attack. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences and vowed that Iran would defend itself against external threats. Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remarked that the situation should neither be exaggerated nor minimized, indicating a cautious approach toward retaliation. The Israeli military stated its operations aimed at facilities involved in missile production and launches against Israel.