BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 13. The Israeli Air Force struck military targets in central and western Iran on March 13, Trend reports, citing the Israeli army's press service.
According to the statement, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out operations in western and central Iran throughout the day, attacking more than 150 military targets.
The targets reportedly included weapons depots, dozens of ballistic missiles and launchers, unmanned aerial vehicle storage facilities, air defense systems, and weapons production sites.
Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran over the nuclear program, the US and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February 28. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and US military facilities located in countries across the region, starting the same day.
On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme Leader by majority vote.
From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded further, affecting several countries across the Middle East.
According to information, the U.S. side suffered losses of 8 dead and more than 140 wounded.
The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their citizens to leave the region.