Israel completes targeted airstrikes on Iranian military facilities

The Israeli military today that it completed targeted airstrikes against Iranian military facilities, Anadolu Agency reported.

The army said the airstrikes targeted missile manufacturing facilities believed to have produced the missiles launched at Israel in the last year.

The strikes were in response to recent missile attacks by Tehran against Israel.

In conjunction with the strikes, the military also targeted surface-to-air missile systems and other Iranian aerial assets, which were intended to impede Israel's operational capabilities within Iranian airspace, it stressed.

“The operation was successfully executed, with all aircraft returning safely to base,” it added.

The military indicated that it possesses a range of offensive capabilities, some of which were utilised in the strikes today that targeted strategic assets deep within Iran.

“I can now confirm that we have concluded the Israeli response to Iran’s attacks against Israel,” Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said in a video statement.

“We conducted targeted and precise strikes on military targets in Iran, thwarting immediate threats to the State of Israel. The Israel Defense Forces has fulfilled its mission.

“If the regime in Iran were to make the mistake of beginning a new round of escalation, we will be obligated to respond,” he added.

Halt cycle of violence

Meanwhile, Malaysia has strongly condemned the military strikes by the Zionist regime.

In a statement today, the Foreign Ministry said that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of international law and seriously undermine regional stability. The scale, number of casualties, and damage are still being determined.

“Malaysia calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the cycle of violence,” read the statement.

The Foreign Ministry said Israel’s continuous acts with impunity have severely affected and will continue to affect, the security and future stability of the Middle East, bringing the region closer to the brink of a wider conflict.

The ministry said that the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran is closely monitoring these developments and no Malaysians have reportedly been affected by the attacks.

“All Malaysians in Iran are advised to remain calm, stay vigilant and follow the latest updates as well as guidance provided by the local authorities,” read the statement.

Malaysians in need of consular assistance may reach the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran at the following address: No. 25, 2nd Alley, North Zarafshan St., Shahrak-e-Gharb, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

They can also contact the embassy by phone at +98 21 8807 2444 or +98 21 8807 8606, or via email at mwtehran@kln.gov.my.

- Bernama

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