Iranian attacks on Israel escalated suddenly, resulting in widespread strikes. Iranian missiles targeted a military base in Tel Aviv, causing dozens of military casualties.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the launch of what it described as a retaliatory operation following the killing of Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

In an official statement, the IRGC emphasized its commitment to avenging Larijani’s death, stating that his blood “will not be forgotten.” The statement described Larijani as a “prominent figure, intellectual, and influential politician,” raised within the School of Revolution and the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist, and stressed the continuation of his path.

The escalation marks a significant intensification, with direct strikes and declared retaliation shaping a rapidly evolving confrontation.