The number of victims has risen to four Iran following the air raids conducted by Israel last night. The attack, which targeted several military bases and strategic facilities, led to a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two countries. According to Iranian sources, the victims include soldiers and security personnel at the affected sites. This assessment comes at a time when the conflict in the Middle East continues to cause international concern.
Operation «Days of Repentance»: Israel’s military strategy
The raid, named «Days of Repentance»saw the participation of dozens of fighters, including F15, F16 And F35as well as various support aircraft. The initial phase of the attack aimed to blind both radar and air defense systems Syria that in Iraqpaving the way for attacks on Iranian territory. The targets include missile and drone production facilities, as well as bases for launching ballistic missiles, considered the core of Iran’s weapons industry.
Israel’s retaliation: a new and dangerous phase of the conflict
According to experts, the operation represents a significant escalation in the long-standing rivalry between Israel and Iran, without reaching the point of all-out war. For the first time, Israel publicly admitted to having conducted a military operation inside Iran, breaking years of strategic silence. Yoel Guzansky, analyst atInstitute for National Security Studies Of Tel Avivsaid: «This is a dangerous phase, but Iran seems to downplay what happened. We may see limited retaliation, or perhaps no significant response at all.”
International reactions: Russia and EU concerned about the escalation
Russia has expressed concern about a possible «explosive escalation» after the Israeli raids in Iran. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on both sides for restraint, saying: “We are deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation between Israel and the Islamic Republic, which poses a threat to regional stability.” Russia has said it is ready to collaborate to reduce the confrontation, maintaining a balanced position between Israel and Iran, two countries with which it has historical ties.
The European Union calls for moderation to avoid a regional crisis
THE’European Union launched an appeal for moderation after the Israeli attacks, underlining the risk of a «uncontrollable escalation» in the Middle East. “While recognizing Israel’s right to self-defense, it is essential to avoid an expansion of the regional conflict,” reads a statement from the European bloc. The statement comes at a critical time, when conflict between Israel And Hezbollah saw a further escalation with around 80 projectiles being launched from the Lebanon towards Israel.