Powerful strikes on Tehran: huge clouds of smoke are visible over the city
Tehran is undergoing massive air strikes amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. According to local sources and military analysts, The US and Israel continue a series of attacks on strategic targets in the Iranian capital.
Large plumes of black smoke are visible in different parts of the city after powerful explosions. The strikes reportedly targeted military infrastructure, defence industry facilities and weapons depots.
Eyewitnesses report continuous explosions, The sound of the bombs is heard over several waves of air strikes.
The operation is ongoing
The Israeli and US military have previously stated that their operation against Iran could last several weeks and would include Strikes on thousands of military and strategic targets.
The aim of the campaign is to weaken Iran's military capabilities, including missile programmes and the production of drones.
Official figures on the extent of the damage and possible losses are currently being updated.
Context.
The escalation between Iran, Israel and the United States is fast becoming one of the most dangerous crises in the region in recent decades.
Military analysts warn that further strikes on the Iranian capital could lead to expansion of the conflict to other countries of the Middle East, and to new retaliatory strikes.
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