Lucrezia Ciotti The tension between Israel e Iran remains at a very high level with a new wave of cross-missile attacks overnight. Alarm sirens sounded in several regions of Israel, while the IDF responded with targeted strikes against targets in the Iranian capital, Tehran. This exchange of fire represents a further escalation in the conflict between the two countries, increasing the risk of a widening of hostilities in the region.
Missiles between Israel and Iran, Khamenei: "The battle has begun"
The Defense Forces Israelis They report that the Air Force has carried out a series of raids in the Tehran area. Meanwhile, in central Israel, the alarm sirens following a new missile attack from Iran. The IDF has called on the local population to take shelter in air raid shelters. According to the Times of Israel, Tel Aviv residents reported explosions above the city.
The IDF said it had hit it various structures dedicated to the production of centrifuges for the nuclear program Iranian and facilities related to the production of weapons. Among the targets destroyed are reportedly plants for the production of raw materials and components used in the assembly of surface-to-surface missiles, which Iran uses in attacks on Israel, as well as sites intended for the production of surface-to-air missile systems designed to shoot down aircraft.
"The battle begins", Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said, issuing a clear threat. A post, translated by Iran International, reads “Ali Returns to Khaybar”, recalling the historic conquest of Khaybar by the first Shiite imam in the 7th century. This is Khamenei's first public statement after Donald Trump called for Iran's unconditional surrender, while announcing for now the postponement of direct action against the ayatollah.
Meanwhile, Ali Khamenei would temporarily delegated part of its executive powers to the Supreme Council of the Guardians of the Revolution, according to Iran International, opposition media in exile. The decision was reportedly due to difficulties in managing the command in real time from the bunker where Khamenei and his family were reportedly transferred. In the meantime, Mojtaba's son's role grows, indicated as a possible heir, according to Western sources.
Missiles between Israel and Iran, Trump and Netanyahu phone call at night
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as reported by Haaretz, had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump while he was in the bunker monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, some White House officials have told the Wall Street Journal that Trump has not yet made a final decision on possible American involvement in the attacks against Iran's nuclear and military programs.
Military action was one of the options discussed during a meeting between the president and his national security team. Trump reportedly still hopes that the threat of military action alone can push Iran to accept U.S. demands in nuclear talks. However, there would be no consensus among the closest councilors to the President regarding the possible participation of the United States in the Israeli operation against Iranian infrastructure, as reported by CBS News.