Israel intensified attacks against Iranian government and military symbols. According to the Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katzthe goal is to undermine the power of the Iranian regime and punish its offensive against Israel. Among the main targets there are Evin prisonto Tehran, and the Basij headquarters, affiliated to the Guardians of the revolution.
Evin prison is known to be one of the symbols of the Iranian repression, hosting political prisoners and prisoners linked to opposition movements. The Israeli aeronautics hit the entrance gate of the structure, in what would seem to be an attempt to facilitate a possible escape of the prisoners, as reported by Iran International.
Targeted attacks
In addition to Evin prison, Israel has targeted other strategic infrastructures in Tehran. Among these, The headquarters of the Iranian public TV (IRIB), which hosts important technical structures for national broadcasts, and the Sarallah base of the guardians of the revolution. These attacks, according to Israel, aim to weaken not only the repressive control of the regime but also its ability to coordinate internal communications.
Another goal was Fordow’s nuclear site, south of Tehran. This infrastructure has long been in the sights of Israel for the role it plays in the Iranian nuclear program. The attacks also caused damage to the access routes to the site, thus limiting the operations inside.
In a further raid, the Israeli forces bombed the famous “Israel’s destruction watch“, Installed in Piazza Palestina. This clock is a propaganda symbol of the Iranian regime that marked an countdown to a proclaimed defeat of Israel. The raid also caused damage to the power lines in the northern sector of Tehran, causing blackout in different areas. Video and images published on social media show the smoke that envelops the capital after hours of intense bombings.
Israeli attacks have aroused a strong reaction from the Iranian government. The Ayatollah Wings Khamenei He defined the raids “a serious crime” and promised further punishment against Israel. At the same time, Iranian sources report that ballistic missiles were launched towards Israel, some of which have been intercepted by the Israeli defense system. In Gaza and other areas of Israel, alarm sirens have resonated, while some areas have undergone limited damage.
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