Israeli forces carried out strikes across Iran over the past 24 hours, hitting targets in Tehran, Shiraz and Tabriz, while fighting with Hezbollah continued in southern Lebanon. At the same time, Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure were reported across the Gulf. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said its strikes formed part of a wide-scale wave against Iranian regime infrastructure.

Among the reported strikes was the destruction of an aircraft at Mehrabad airport used by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, presented as a symbolic blow as well as an operational one. The IDF said the aircraft had been used for military procurement and coordination with allied states.

Tehran’s mayor said that 14,000 sites in the city had been attacked since the start of the conflict

Tehran’s mayor said that 14,000 sites in the city had been attacked since the start of the conflict

Tehran’s mayor said that 14,000 sites in the city had been attacked since the start of the conflict, with many casualties. A Washington Post report, citing US intelligence, said the Iranian leadership is likely to remain in place but weakened by the fighting, with the Revolutionary Guards increasing their influence over internal security.

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