Israel has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting strategic military infrastructure in western Iran, escalating tensions between the two longtime adversaries amid ongoing regional conflict.
At around 10:30 PM Pakistan time on Wednesday, the Israeli Air Force carried out a precision strike near Tehran, targeting a facility believed to be manufacturing anti-tank guided missiles. According to Israeli officials, this site was a key component in Iran’s logistical network used to supply Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
A report by The Times of Israel cited Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Efi Defrin, who said that over recent years, hundreds of Iranian-made anti-tank missiles had been smuggled to Hezbollah. These weapons have since been used in large numbers against Israeli forces during the current conflict, causing significant casualties among soldiers and civilians alike.
Brigadier General Defrin stated that the Israeli Air Force is currently engaged in a broader aerial campaign across western Iran, focusing specifically on launch sites, weapons depots, and supply hubs associated with Iran’s ballistic and anti-tank missile capabilities. He emphasized that these missions are not only targeting physical infrastructure but also personnel attempting to retrieve or move weapons after earlier strikes.
“Our aircraft are monitoring and striking anyone returning to these locations to collect or redeploy weapons,” Defrin said. “Our message is unambiguous—if you attempt to reestablish terrorist infrastructure in these areas, you will be directly targeted.”
The development comes amid increasing hostilities involving Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah, as the region witnesses a surge in cross-border attacks, covert operations, and drone strikes. Western intelligence agencies have warned that this military escalation may pose broader risks to Middle Eastern stability if diplomacy continues to fail.