Israel says it struck two Iranian naval missile facilities in Tehran amid escalating tensions

The Israeli military on Wednesday said it carried out airstrikes on two naval cruise missile production facilities in Tehran, escalating tensions with Iran amid a widening regional conflict.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the targeted sites were operating under Iran’s Ministry of Defence and were instrumental in the development and manufacturing of long-range naval cruise missiles.

These missiles, the IDF said, can strike both maritime and land-based targets with high precision.

The military stated that the strikes were conducted based on intelligence inputs and described the operation as a significant blow to Iran’s military production infrastructure.

“This represents another step in deepening the damage done to the regime’s military production capabilities,” the IDF said in a statement.

The latest strikes come days after Israel claimed it had targeted multiple Iranian naval assets in the Caspian Sea.

These reportedly included vessels equipped with anti-submarine missile systems, indicating a broader focus on weakening Iran’s naval strength.

There has been no immediate confirmation or response from Iranian authorities regarding the strikes in Tehran.

The developments signal a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two countries, with concerns growing over a potential expansion of conflict across West Asia.

Analysts warn that continued targeting of military infrastructure could further inflame tensions and trigger retaliatory actions.

The situation remains fluid, with global powers closely monitoring the developments amid fears of wider regional instability.