Israeli media, citing the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reported that the ongoing confrontation with Iran has entered a "strong day." The military confirmed that Israeli strikes targeted fuel depots and capabilities linked to Iran's missile and drone programs.
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The IDF announced that the Air Force conducted a wide-scale wave of airstrikes on Saturday, targeting complexes at Isfahan Airport in central Iran, which reportedly housed F-14 fighter jets. According to a statement released Sunday, the operations—guided by the Military Intelligence Directorate—also targeted surveillance and air defense systems deemed a threat to Israeli aircraft. These strikes follow the destruction of 16 aircraft at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran two days ago, as part of efforts to "deepen aerial superiority" in Iranian airspace.
Internal Developments in Iran
In response, Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran. The Political and Security Assistant to the Governor of Qom stated that an early Sunday attack in the city targeted a building belonging to one of the Qom Seminary schools. Official state media (IRNA) also reported explosions shaking Yazd Province in central Iran, with blasts occurring near the city of Yazd without further details.
Frontline Escalations in Israel
In northern Israel, the Israeli Radio reported that the army struggled to intercept drones reaching the Haifa Bay and north of Acre. Sources added that one drone struck a building in Kibbutz Evron in the Galilee region, causing significant damage.
Background and Regional Conflict
The current escalation follows joint Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on Iran that began on Saturday, February 28, resulting in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Since then, Tehran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israel and regional countries. Iran has also enforced a naval blockade on vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, targeting oil tankers attempting to pass.
In a related development, Hezbollah launched multiple rockets from Lebanon on Sunday, March 1, in retaliation for Khamenei's assassination. This has led to an open war between Israel and Lebanon, with Israel conducting devastating raids on Southern Lebanon and the Dahiyeh (Southern Suburbs) of Beirut.
