TEL AVIV/TEHRAN, The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted 140 strikes across western and central Iran in the past 24 hours, targeting ballistic missile storage and launch sites, and air defense facilities, according to an IDF statement Concurrently, US-Israeli forces hit civilian sites, including the Isfahan University of Technology and a southern Iranian port, resulting in casualties and damage Iran has retaliated with its own strikes on targets in the Gulf
Over the weekend, the Israeli military claimed its operations have significantly degraded Iran's capabilities, stating approximately 70% of Iran's ballistic missile launchers have been neutralized The IDF's targets spanned vast areas, aiming to cripple Iran's strategic military assets
US-Israeli strikes also impacted civilian infrastructure. The Isfahan University of Technology in central Iran was reportedly hit, with the Fars news agency indicating damage to several buildings and at least four employees sustaining injuries This marks the university being struck for a second time Further reports from Iranian state media confirmed a US-Israeli bombardment on a southern Iranian port, which resulted in the deaths of at least five people
Visual evidence examined by The New York Times and weapons experts shows a new, previously untested US missile struck an Iranian sports hall and a school, both civilian sites located near a military compound
In response to the sustained US-Israeli actions, Iran continued launching its own strikes against targets in the Gulf region Amidst the intensifying hostilities, diplomatic efforts are underway, with diplomats from around the region convening in Pakistan
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