Tehran (Monitoring Desk) – On the 25th day of the ongoing conflict in Iran, tensions have further escalated as Israel has confirmed new airstrikes in western Iran and the capital Tehran.
According to Israeli media, late-night strikes targeted central Tehran, while on the other side, debris from Iranian missiles fell in southern Israel, with smoke clouds seen rising over Tel Aviv. Israeli radio reported that debris fell at seven different locations in the city, injuring at least six people and damaging three buildings.
Earlier, sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and central Israel, followed by loud explosions. Reports of missile strikes and falling debris were also received from areas around Dimona and Beersheba. Iranian state media claimed that their missiles successfully penetrated several Israeli defense systems.
Meanwhile, according to Fars News Agency, the United States and Israel targeted two energy facilities in the central Iranian city of Isfahan. These strikes reportedly came hours after Donald Trump warned of targeting power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
Reports also indicate that a gas pipeline at the Khorramshahr power plant in southwestern Iran was targeted. Israeli forces claim that more than 50 sites were struck across northern and central Iran, including intelligence headquarters of the Revolutionary Guards, ballistic missile facilities, and air defense installations.
U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal that thousands of American marines could be deployed to the Middle East by Friday following the expiry of a deadline related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Another report suggests Washington is considering deploying an airborne brigade to support operations in Iran, potentially aiming to gain control of Kharg Island.
Experts warn that the rapidly escalating conflict in the region could have serious implications for global security and the economy.
