About three weeks after an Iranian attack on Israel, the Israeli military conducted a series of precision strikes on military targets in Iran, particularly around Tehran, during the night between Friday and Saturday. The operation, termed 'Days of Repentance,' involved at least five significant explosions reported in Tehran and the nearby city of Raj. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they targeted military sites, including air defense systems and missile production facilities.
Israeli officials indicated that over a hundred fighter jets and drones were involved in the operation, which reportedly hit around 20 sites across Iran, Syria, and Iraq. Notably, the S-300 air defense system at Khomeini Airport was among the targets hit, alongside three missile bases belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Despite the attacks, Iranian officials claimed that many missiles were intercepted and that the damage was not as extensive as initially threatened by Israel.
Prior to the strikes, Israel communicated warnings to Iran through intermediaries, specifying the targets and cautioning that further retaliation would lead to more severe consequences. The operation was reportedly designed to allow the Iranian regime to downplay the extent of the damage and maintain control over the narrative. In the aftermath, political reactions in Israel varied, with some leaders criticizing the strategy while others supported the military actions taken.
