BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. Iran has launched a new wave of missile strikes on Israeli territory, Trend reports, citing the press service of the Israel Defense Forces.
According to the statement, air defense forces are working to neutralize the incoming missiles. Air raid alerts have been declared in several regions of the country, including northern and central areas.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S. increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution. However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran from land, sea, and air.