More than 1,100 Iranian assets have been targeted in hundreds of sorties since Israel’s lightning strikes began early Friday.
By David Brummer, IDF Club
Israeli airstrikes intensified across Iran on Wednesday, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announcing a fresh wave of attacks that included the destruction of Iran’s police headquarters in Tehran and facilities linked to its nuclear and missile programs.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the headquarters of Iran’s internal security forces was hit in the capital, describing the building as “the main arm of the Iranian dictator’s oppression.”
“As we promised, we will continue to target symbols of [Iran’s] rule and strike the Ayatollah regime wherever it may be,” Katz said.
The strikes marked the sixth consecutive day of open hostilities between Israel and Iran, with the IDF reporting that more than 1,100 Iranian assets have been targeted in hundreds of sorties since Israel’s lightning strikes began early Friday.
According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force launched a significant overnight operation involving more than 50 fighter jets, which struck military infrastructure in the Tehran area, including a centrifuge production facility.
The military said the targeted site played a key role in Iran’s efforts to accelerate uranium enrichment for potential nuclear weapons development.
“Civilian nuclear programs do not require enrichment at such levels,” the IDF said in a statement, emphasizing the military objective to degrade Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Additional strikes were carried out early Wednesday in western Iran, where some 25 fighter jets hit approximately 40 military targets, including missile launchers, storage facilities, and Iranian troops.
Among the weapons destroyed was an Emad ballistic missile system reportedly prepared for an imminent launch against Israel.
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The IDF released video footage of the strike on the Emad launcher, as well as other attacks on missile sites and military personnel.
While Israeli leaders have signaled they would welcome regime change in Iran, they have insisted that the ongoing campaign is focused on dismantling Tehran’s military threat—particularly its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities.
Meanwhile, reports from Iran indicated growing panic in the capital, with thousands fleeing Tehran amid fears of further Israeli bombardments.
