In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iranian missiles penetrated Israel’s air defense systems and struck the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, widely regarded as the country’s equivalent of the Pentagon.
The attack, part of Iran’s newly launched “True Promise 3” operation, reportedly caused substantial damage to the highly fortified complex.
Analysts say the consequences of this strike may severely impact Israel’s military coordination, intelligence functions, and high-level decision-making.
The offensive comes on the heels of an earlier Israeli operation, “Rising Lion,” which was carried out in the early hours of June 13.
Tehran has described the Israeli move as an unprovoked act of aggression, prompting its forceful response.
Military sources suggest the success of the Iranian missiles in bypassing Israeli interceptors raises questions about the effectiveness of the country’s air defense systems.
The Kirya compound serves as a nerve center for Israeli military planning, making it a highly symbolic and strategic target.
While Israeli officials have yet to provide full details on the extent of the damage, the attack marks one of the boldest direct strikes by Iran on Israeli territory to date.
Observers fear this development could lead to a broader regional confrontation if de-escalation efforts fail.