In a significant military escalation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the destruction of over 35 missile storage and launch sites in Iran's Tiberias and Kermanshah regions on Friday morning. The operation involved more than 25 Israeli Air Force fighter jets, acting on precise intelligence.
The IDF confirmed that additional missile systems and radar installations were targeted in Isfahan and Tehran, aiming to disrupt Iran's air defense and increase Israel's aerial freedom in Iranian skies. The move follows Israel&rsquo;s growing military push under "Operation Rising Lion."
"This wave of attacks boosts the IDF&rsquo;s operational freedom and aims to ensure air superiority over Iran," the military said.
Overnight, more than 60 Israeli fighter jets carried out separate precision strikes on military and nuclear-linked facilities in Tehran, including key industrial sites producing missile components and raw materials for rocket engines. Approximately 120 munitions were used in the operation.
A significant blow was dealt to Iran&rsquo;s Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), whose Tehran headquarters&mdash;integral to Iran&rsquo;s nuclear weapons development&mdash;was also bombed. SPND was founded by Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, regarded as the architect of Iran's nuclear program.
The IDF further confirmed the elimination of three missile launchers and a commander preparing to fire them toward Israel, marking a critical preemptive action.
The strikes come a week after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu launched &ldquo;Operation Rising Lion&rdquo; in response to Iran's growing nuclear threat, pushing the two adversaries toward the brink of a wider regional conflict.
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IDF Hits Over 35 Missile, Nuclear Sites in Iran Strikes

Israel strikes Tiberias, Kermanshah, and Tehran targeting Iran’s missile and nuclear programs

IDF Hits Over 35 Missile, Nuclear Sites in Iran Strikes

Israel strikes Tiberias, Kermanshah, and Tehran targeting Iran’s missile and nuclear programs

June 20, 2025 | 22:10 IST