Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, announced that Israeli Air Force jets has destroyed Iran’s internal security headquarters in Tehran.
“Air Force jets have just destroyed the internal security headquarters of the Iranian regime, the main arm of repression of the Iranian dictator,” Katz said, vowing to “strike symbols of governance and hit the Ayatollah regime wherever it may be.”
The Israeli military reported that over 50 fighter jets struck multiple targets, including weapons manufacturing sites and centrifuge component facilities near Tehran—targets later confirmed by the UN nuclear monitoring body.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed to have launched their advanced Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles at Tel Aviv. Although none reportedly hit, Israel’s air defenses were activated overnight in response.
Amnesty International cautioned against civilian harm, emphasizing the humanitarian cost:
“As the number of deaths and injuries continue to rise, Amnesty International is urging both parties to comply with their obligations and ensure that civilians in both countries do not further pay the price of reckless military action”
“Further escalation of these hostilities risks unleashing devastating and far‑reaching consequences for civilians across the region and beyond,” said Secretary General Agnes Callamard.
With airspace closures and cancelled flights in Iran and Israel, foreign governments have launched emergency evacuations.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem confirmed coordination of flights and cruise ship departures:
“Urgent notice! American citizens wanting to leave Israel… is working on evacuation flights & cruise ship departures,” tweeted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, advising enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Other nations—including the U.K., China, India, Pakistan, Bulgaria, and Germany—have also evacuated citizens via land and air routes.
Israel indicated a gradual reopening of its economy beginning Wednesday evening:
“The decision to gradually reopen the economy and various regions is a message of victory over the Iranian enemy,” Defence Minister Katz stated.
Domestic restrictions will ease from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Friday, allowing business activity where shelters are available. However, schools, beaches, and large public gatherings remain closed.
Amid decades of tension and recent military exchanges, the Israeli bombing campaign began last Friday.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office reported at least 24 fatalities and hundreds injured in Israel.
Iran, for its part, claimed at least 42 deaths within its borders—spanning military personnel, nuclear scientists, and civilians
