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Israel Strikes Iranian Airfields in Tehran, Claims Dozens of Aircraft Hit

The Israel Defence Forces announced a major overnight airstrike campaign targeting Iranian airfields in Tehran. The operation reportedly struck dozens of aircraft and key military infrastructure at locations including Mehrabad and Azemish Airports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning, vowing to reach all who seek to harm Israel. The strikes are described as a significant blow to Iran's air capabilities and its support for proxy forces.

Key Points: IDF Strikes Iranian Airfields in Tehran, Targets Aircraft

  • Large-scale IDF airstrike on Tehran airfields
  • Dozens of Iranian aircraft and helicopters targeted
  • Strikes aimed at IRGC and Quds Force hubs
  • Netanyahu warns of severe consequences for threats
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IDF claims large-scale strikes on Iranian airfields in Tehran, targets aircraft and military infrastructure

Israel launches large-scale airstrikes on Iranian airfields near Tehran, targeting dozens of aircraft and military infrastructure, IDF claims.

"We will reach everyone who seeks to harm us. - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Tel Aviv, April 6

The Israel Defence Forces on Monday said it carried out a large-scale overnight airstrike campaign targeting Iranian airfields in Tehran, claiming that the operation struck "dozens" of aircraft and key military infrastructure.

In a post on X, the IDF said, "In a Widespread Attack on Airfields in Tehran: IDF Strikes Dozens of Iranian Air Force Aircraft and Helicopters."

The operation was conducted under the guidance of the IDF's Military Intelligence and the Intelligence Directorate.

The post added, "The Air Force, under the intelligence guidance of Military Intelligence and the Intelligence Directorate, completed overnight a broad airstrike campaign targeting the Iranian Air Force and the Revolutionary Guards Air Force at airfields in Tehran."

According to the X post, "Dozens of Air Force fighter jets struck a variety of aircraft, including planes and helicopters, as well as infrastructure used by the regime's armed forces for military purposes at three airfields around Tehran," including "Mehrabad" Airport and "Azemish" Airport.

The IDF further claimed that "'Mehrabad' Airport, which was struck multiple times during Operation 'Roaring Lion,' served the 'Quds Force' unit of the Revolutionary Guards and was a central hub for arming and funding the regime's terrorist proxies in the Middle East."

Calling the operation a significant blow, the Israeli military added, "The completed strikes further deepen the damage to the air capabilities of the Iranian terrorist regime."

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong warning to Israel's adversaries after the IDF said it had killed Major General Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation, along with a senior commander of the elite Quds Force's Unit 840, in strikes targeting Tehran.

In a post on X, Netanyahu praised the IDF's strikes and warned of severe consequences for those who seek to harm Israel or its citizens.

He also warned against attempts to build what he described as an Iranian "axis of evil."

"Whoever acts to murder our citizens, whoever directs terror against the State of Israel, whoever builds the Iranian axis of evil - their blood is on their head. We are acting with strength and determination - we will reach everyone who seeks to harm us. We will continue with full force, on all fronts, until the threat is removed and all the war's objectives are achieved," the Israeli Prime Minister said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The article seems to only present the Israeli military's claims. Where is the Iranian response or confirmation? We need balanced reporting, not just one side's press release. Independent verification is crucial.
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Arjun K
A direct strike on Tehran's airfields is unprecedented. The geopolitical fallout will be massive. For India, stability in the region is paramount for our energy security and the safety of our diaspora. Our diplomacy will be tested.
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Priyanka N
Worrying news. Many Indian students and professionals are in both Israel and Iran. The government must have contingency plans to ensure their safety if tensions boil over. Jai Hind.
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Vikram M
The cycle of retaliation has no end. Every action leads to a bigger reaction. The international community, including India, must push for dialogue. War benefits no ordinary citizen, only the arms dealers.
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Michael C
If the IDF claims are accurate, the precision and scale of hitting airfields in the capital itself shows formidable capability. However, the risk of miscalculation is now extremely high. A scary development for global peace.

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