Israeli Airstrikes Destroy Dozens of Iranian Missile and Air Defense Sites

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have executed a large-scale airstrike campaign against Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting over 100 sites including missile launchers, storage facilities, air defense systems, and nuclear sites as part of 'Operation Rising Lion.' Precise intelligence guided strikes destroyed unique missile launch systems concealed within shipping containers, dozens of radars, surface-to-air missile launchers, and key personnel, including senior commanders of the Revolutionary Guard and other military leaders. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that Israel will persist in disrupting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and warned that Iran will pay an increasing price for its aggressive actions. Iran retaliated with drone attacks towards Israel, prompting Israeli interception efforts and a declaration of a state of emergency. Iranian state media confirmed explosions at nuclear enrichment facilities but maintained normal radiation levels, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the strikes and vowed severe repercussions. This operation marks an intensification of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with Israel aiming to neutralize existential threats posed by Iran’s missile arsenal and nuclear program.