Israel Intercepts Iranian UAVs, Strikes Refueling Jet in Mashhad: Latest Updates

Israel Intercepts Iranian UAVs, Strikes Iranian Refueling Jet

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported intercepting over 100 Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched towards Israel. "Iran sent more than 100 UAVs at Israel. We intercepted them," the IDF stated.

Alleged Israeli Drone Factory Discovered in Iran

Iranian security forces claim to have discovered a secret Israeli drone factory operating within Iran. The Times of Israel quoted the Tasnim news agency which suggested more such facilities may exist and are being searched for.

Israeli Strikes Inside Iran

Israel's recent strikes targeted sites within Iran. The Wall Street Journal reports these strikes involved explosive-carrying quadcopter drones, rockets, and other advanced equipment used to target Iranian nuclear scientists, military officials, anti-aircraft systems, and missile sites.

IDF: Iran Targets Israeli Civilians

The IDF also asserts that Iran continues to target Israeli civilians indiscriminately. "All Israelis are targets for the Iranian regime. All Israelis are heroes to us," the IDF declared.

Conflict Extends to Gaza

The IDF reported that Hamas fired a projectile from southern Gaza, triggering sirens in southern Israel, showing that the conflict is multi-fronted.

Strike on Iranian Refueling Aircraft

In a significant long-range operation, Israeli Air Forces struck an Iranian refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport, approximately 2,300 kilometers from Israel. This operation is the longest-range strike since the beginning of “Operation Rising Lion.”

Escalating Tensions

Israeli TV reports suggest the military is trying to disrupt a possible Iranian missile attack by targeting launch sites. Israeli citizens have been advised to stay near shelters as the military braces for potential missile attacks from Iran. The IDF confirmed it hit multiple weapon production sites in Tehran.