Israeli Airstrikes Target Iranian Military Sites Amid Escalating Tensions

Israel claims significant damage to Iran's defense and missile capabilities, while Iran reports minimal impact from the attacks.

Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets, claiming to have severely damaged Iran's defense and missile production capabilities.
Iranian sources countered that their air defenses successfully repelled the attacks, reporting only minor damage and four military casualties.
The operation, named 'Days of Atonement,' focused solely on military targets, avoiding Iran's nuclear and oil infrastructure as requested by the U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the strikes as 'precise and powerful,' framing them as part of an existential battle against Iran.
International reactions varied, with some countries condemning the strikes as violations of Iranian sovereignty, while others, including the U.S., emphasized Israel's right to self-defense.