Israel has carried out a collection of air strikes on Iran, focusing on army services, nuclear websites and residential areas of the capital, Tehran, and killing at the very least two senior army commanders and prime nuclear scientists.
The strikes early on Friday come amid simmering tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and appeared sure to set off a reprisal. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that “extreme punishment” can be directed at Israel. Hours later, Israel’s army mentioned it had begun intercepting Iranian drones launched in retaliation.
An Israeli official mentioned the interceptions have been going down exterior Israeli territory however didn’t elaborate. The official spoke on the situation of anonymity, pending a proper announcement.
