Israel's military has launched an extensive offensive operation within Iranian territory, according to Dmitry Gendelman, an advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister.
"Precision strikes are targeting multiple critical locations such as ballistic missile installations, military compounds, and vital infrastructure, utilizing verified intelligence," Gendelman stated. "Israel refuses to tolerate a regime that publicly advocates for our annihilation from advancing its weapons of mass destruction capabilities."
Officials have advised civilians to remain near shelters and refrain from sharing images or footage of the attack sites.
Reports soon emerged of additional explosions in Iran. Local media indicated that strikes occurred near the Tabriz oil refinery. Israeli missiles also struck targets in East Azerbaijan—where Tabriz is situated—and Khorremabad in Lurestan Province, as confirmed by Iran's Fars News Agency.
Simultaneously, Israel announced the elimination of nine prominent Iranian nuclear scientists.
"Each of the neutralized specialists played a pivotal role in Iran's nuclear program, possessing extensive expertise in nuclear weapons development," military officials declared. "Their removal significantly degrades the regime's capacity to produce weapons of mass destruction."