Iran's air defenses engage with hostile targets in north Tehran - Iranian media

Iran's air defenses engage with hostile targets in north Tehran - Iranian media

Iranian media reported that the country's air defenses successfully intercepted hostile targets in north Tehran early Wednesday morning, following a series of strikes by Israeli Air Force jets overnight. The Iranian media outlets, including state-run news agencies, confirmed that the air defense systems activated in the city's northern districts successfully neutralized the incoming threats.

The Israeli Air Force, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, carried out a series of strikes targeting military installations in the Tehran area, including a centrifuge production facility designed to aid in uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons development. The IDF statement emphasized that such high levels of enrichment are not required for civilian nuclear programs [2].

The strikes were part of a broader effort to degrade Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities, with the IDF also targeting facilities producing raw materials and components for surface-to-surface missiles used against Israel. Additionally, manufacturing sites for systems and components used in surface-to-air missiles were also struck [2].

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem was closed from Wednesday through Friday due to the ongoing security situation, with the U.S. State Department citing compliance with Israeli guidance [2]. The U.S. President Donald Trump called for Iranians to evacuate Tehran, urging the Iranian government to accept a nuclear deal aimed at halting weapons development [3].

The Iranian media also reported that air defense systems were activated in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the farthest target struck by the Israeli military in its current conflict with Iran. The city is located approximately 2,300 kilometers from Israel [2].

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in significant economic and political repercussions, with oil prices rallying more than 2% early in Asia on Tuesday following Trump's evacuation warning. The Chinese embassy in Israel has urged its citizens to leave the country via land border crossings due to growing security concerns [3].

References:
[1] https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/alert-israel-says-it-has-completed-a-widespread-20375425.php
[2] https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1i6edkvxl
[3] https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/iran-israel-air-war-enters-5th-day-after-trump-urges-tehran-evac