Iran strikes 5 Israeli cities: Over 200 dead and injured! Netanyahu makes confession-like remarks

As the conflicts triggered by US and Israeli attacks on Tehran enter their third week, tensions in the region are escalating.

MUTUAL ATTACKS ON NUCLEAR TARGETS

Following the targeting of the Natanz Nuclear Facility, Iran struck the cities of Dimona, where the nuclear facility is located, and Arad as part of its retaliation.

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Significant damage occurred around Beersheba, which houses Nevatim, one of Israel's most critical airbases. The force of the explosions caused walls of houses to collapse and uprooted numerous trees.

It was reported that at least 51 people were injured in Dimona during the attacks, which were carried out with hypersonic Fattah missiles in 6 waves. In Arad, the number of injured was announced to have reached 88.

LONG-RANGE MISSILE CLAIM

The Israeli military announced that for the first time since the beginning of the war, Iran used a missile with a range of 4,000 kilometers.

"NEW PHASE" MESSAGE

Following the attack, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf argued that Israeli airspace is vulnerable and stated that a new phase in the conflicts has begun. Ghalibaf said, "If the Israeli regime fails to intercept missiles in the highly protected area of Dimona, this will operationally signal that a new phase of the war has been entered. Israeli skies are vulnerable. Consequently, it seems the time has come to implement the next steps that were planned in advance."

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, announced that 88 people were injured in Arad, 7 of them seriously.

AIR DEFENSE QUESTIONED

The Israeli military announced that air defense systems were activated but some missiles could not be intercepted. It was reported that an investigation would be launched into why the missile that struck Dimona could not be stopped.

TEHRAN EMPHASIZES "RETALIATION"

Iranian state television announced that the attacks were carried out in response to operations against the nuclear facility in Natanz.

The International Atomic Energy Agency announced that they had not received any information regarding damage to the nuclear research center in the attack.

STATEMENT FROM THE IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

The Public Relations Unit of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new statement regarding the 73rd wave of the "True Promise 4" operation. The statement reported that northern and southern Israel, as well as some US military bases in the region, were targeted by missiles and kamikaze UAVs belonging to the IRGC Aerospace Force. The statement said, "Military facilities and security centers in the Arad, Dimona, Eilat, Beersheba, and Kiryat Gat regions in the south of the occupied territories were hit with precision after the collapse of the Zionist army's defense system. Additionally, US-owned Ali Al-Salem, Al-Minhad, and Al Dhafra airbases in the region were also targeted with Fattah, Qadir, and Emad missiles and kamikaze UAVs."

"OVER 200 DEAD AND INJURED"

Including field data from the first hours of the attacks, the statement said, "According to field reports, more than 200 dead and injured were reported in the first hours of the attack. Zionist security officials have increased pressure on journalists and eyewitnesses to censor the destruction and losses. The equations of the war are changing rapidly, and the Zionist army's defense control of its occupied territories is collapsing."

CONSECUTIVE STATEMENTS FROM TRUMP AND NETANYAHU

Following the attacks in Dimona and Arad, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on his social media account, "We are experiencing a very difficult evening in the struggle for our future. We will continue to attack our enemies on every front."

US President Donald Trump also said in a statement after the attack, claiming, "The US has practically wiped Iran off the map." He added, "I achieved my goals weeks ahead of schedule. Iran wants to make a deal, I do not."

News Source: 12punto