BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. The Israeli Air
Force struck military targets in central and western Iran on March
13, Trend reports,
citing the Israeli army's press service.
According to the statement, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter
jets carried out operations in western and central Iran throughout
the day, attacking more than 150 military targets.
The targets reportedly included weapons depots, dozens of
ballistic missiles and launchers, unmanned aerial vehicle storage
facilities, air defense systems, and weapons production sites.
Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between
the United States (US) and Iran over the nuclear program, the US
and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February 28.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and
US military facilities located in countries across the region,
starting the same day.
On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme
Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking
military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of
Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme
Leader by majority vote.
From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded
further, affecting several countries across the Middle East.
According to information, the U.S. side suffered losses of 8
dead and more than 140 wounded.
The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s
energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have
surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around
the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their
citizens to leave the region.
