LIVE: Israel Hits Over 200 Iran Targets, 140 Hezbollah Sites
The strikes focused on weakening long-range strike capabilities and defence systems linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out a large-scale military operation targeting more than 200 infrastructure sites in Iran and over 140 Hezbollah-linked locations in Lebanon.
In a statement shared on X, the military said it had struck “200+ Iranian regime infrastructure targets across Iran, and 140+ Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon.”
The strikes focused on weakening long-range strike capabilities and defence systems linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Among the key targets in Iran were a central IRGC weapons storage site and multiple air defence systems.
The IDF also reported hitting facilities involved in the production, storage, and development of ballistic missiles intended to target aircraft.
The operation extended into Lebanon, where Hezbollah’s operational capacity was targeted. Strikes included a Hezbollah training site, weapons storage facilities, and launch sites.
According to the military, Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force headquarters were also hit, dealing a significant blow to its command structure.
This offensive follows a surge of over 70 strikes conducted on Friday across western and central Iran. These targeted ballistic missile launch sites and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infrastructure linked to the IRGC.
The IDF stated that these actions are part of an ongoing effort to reduce threats to Israeli civilians by weakening Iran’s military capabilities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes had severely impacted Iran’s industrial base, claiming that 70 percent of its steel production capacity had been destroyed.
He described the damage to the steel sector as a “tremendous achievement,” stating it would limit both funding and weapons production capabilities for the IRGC.
Netanyahu also highlighted coordination with the United States, saying joint efforts would continue to target Iran’s military and infrastructure.
On the northern front, he confirmed that operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon are ongoing, aimed at protecting communities in northern Israel.
He also praised Israeli citizens for following safety instructions during heightened tensions, including during the Passover Seder night.
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