Israel announces elimination of leaders of «Iranian terrorist axis»
Iran was allegedly two weeks away from obtaining nuclear weapons, which was one of the reasons for the strikes on targets associated with Tehran. This was stated by Donald Trump amid Israeli reports of a large-scale operation against the Iranian network of allies.
According to Trump, 48 Iranian leaders and generals were killed in the strikes. He also noted that the operation was «going well».
In turn, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of the leaders of the so-called «Iranian terrorist axis» - a network of groups linked to Tehran. According to the Israeli side, these individuals were allegedly preparing attacks against Israel.
Details of the operation
Israel released an infographic with the names and positions of the eliminated commanders. The report says that the strikes were aimed at key figures in Iran's military and security vertical and related structures.
Iran's official response to these statements has been limited so far, and the full extent of the losses is being verified.
Context.
The tensions between Israel, the US and Iran have escalated sharply after a series of mutual strikes in the region. Experts warn that further escalation could lead to a wider conflict in the Middle East.
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