More than 200 fighter jets attack Iran - IDF announces large-scale operation
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has reported a large-scale air operation against targets in Iran. According to the press service, more than 200 fighter jets took part in the attack.
The defence ministry said that the strikes were aimed at a number of strategic targets. At the same time, the official list of the affected targets has not yet been made public.
The Israeli side stresses that the operation is aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities.
Reaction and risks of escalation
Reports of such a large-scale attack sharply increase the risks of further escalation in the Middle East. Tehran is expected to retaliate, potentially threatening to expand the conflict.
International partners have already called on the parties to exercise restraint, fearing that the confrontation could escalate into a wider regional conflict.
Context.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have remained high in recent years amid mutual accusations of preparing military operations and developing missile and nuclear programmes.
Previous incidents between the two sides have already resulted in precision strikes and cyber attacks, but the current operation stands out for the announced scale of the aircraft used.
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