Israel claimed control of the airspace over the Iranian capital and has bombed the Defense Ministry in Tehran and a nuclear research institute. Iran, in turn, has struck Tel Aviv, destroying a research center and an apartment building – at least eight people have died and 35 others are being sought.
The mutual bombing between Israel and Iran continues, in a third day of aerial confrontations. Last night, Iranian missiles again penetrated Israeli air defenses, hitting the north and center of the country, as well as a scientific institute near Tel Aviv.
According to Israeli media, at least four people were killed (raising the death toll so far to eight) in the northern city of Tamra, and another 35 are missing, after a missile hit an eight-story building in the city of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv.
Other missiles hit oil depots in Israel, and the IDF says Iran still has the resources to launch air strikes.
On the other hand, the Israeli focus on the air defenses of the capital Tehran on Saturday appears to have been successful, with the Israeli Defense Minister declaring on Saturday evening that the IDF controls Tehran’s airspace, meaning its aircraft and drones can attack any point in the Iranian capital.
As a result, Israel even struck the Iranian Defense Ministry, as well as a nuclear research institute and other points critical to Iran’s nuclear program.
Two oil depots in the Iranian capital were also blown up. Iran said 78 people were killed on the first day of the Israeli attack, and a toll for the second day is still being assessed. A missile reportedly brought down a 14-story apartment building in Tehran, killing 60 people, including 29 children, according to Iranian authorities.
Negotiations between the US and Iran, which were supposed to take place on Sunday, have been canceled.
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