Israel says it struck fuel storage sites and IRGC-linked facilities in Tehran as air campaign against Iran continues
The Facts
- Israel said it conducted a wave of airstrikes in Tehran and central Iran involving more than 80 Israeli Air Force aircraft.
- Israel said it struck Imam Hossein University in Tehran, describing it as affiliated with or used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Israel said it struck fuel storage facilities/complexes in Tehran.
- Multiple outlets reported that Israel’s strikes included Iran’s national oil/fuel depots in Tehran, described as a first such strike on these facilities since the war began.
- Israel said it struck an IRGC air force air-defense command center in Tehran and additional nearby military infrastructure.
- Israel said it struck ballistic-missile-related sites, including production/storage infrastructure, as part of its recent operations.
- U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran were described as continuing about a week after the campaign began, according to U.S. Central Command and other reporting.
Context
What targets did Israel say it hit in the latest strikes around Tehran?
Israel said the wave of strikes hit multiple IRGC- and missile-related sites, including Imam Hossein University, missile storage/production infrastructure, and an IRGC air-defense command center, along with other nearby military facilities. Times of Israel Times of Israel Arutz Sheva Israel …
Were oil or fuel facilities in Tehran reported to be struck?
Yes. Israel said it struck fuel storage facilities/complexes in Tehran, and several reports described attacks on national oil/fuel depots and oil storage tanks in and around the capital. ynetnews Times of Israel Arutz Sheva Israel …
How have U.S. officials characterized the ongoing campaign?
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces had struck over 3,000 targets in the first week of the operation and that the campaign was not slowing down, while broader reporting described the joint effort as aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear and ballistic-missile capabilities. CNBC
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