Iran says ‘Operation Nasr’ targeted key Israeli airbases

Tehran, Jun 8 (UNI) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday said it launched a large-scale retaliatory operation, dubbed “Operation Nasr” (Victory), targeting the Israeli airbases of Nevatim and Tel Nof following Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.
In a statement, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force carried out the operation in response to what it described as Israeli missile attacks on several radar sites in different parts of Iran.
The operation was intended as a direct response to Israeli military actions and highlighted the speed of Iran’s retaliation as well as the range of targets selected, according to the statement. The IRGC added that its combat and operational units remain on high alert and are prepared for further action if tensions continue to escalate.
The operation followed a missile barrage launched by Iranian forces toward Israeli territory on Sunday. According to Israeli media reports, air raid sirens sounded across several areas, including the Golan Heights, Haifa, Nazareth, Safed, and Tiberias, Iranian media reported.
Iran said the attacks were linked to Israel’s continued military operations in Lebanon, particularly strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Tehran has warned that any further escalation could trigger additional retaliatory measures.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said Iran launched another wave of missile attacks on Monday. Israeli media reported that several missiles were fired toward settlements in the occupied West Bank, causing damage to several buildings, The Times of Israel reported.
The Times of Israel quoted IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir as saying that Israel was ready to hit back at Tehran but was awaiting approval from the political leadership.
“The IDF will strike the enemy with force the moment the green light is given,” he said during an assessment with the military’s top brass, according to remarks provided by the military.
Warning sirens were also activated in multiple locations, including the Hatzerim airbase area, Tel Aviv, and surrounding regions, according to Israeli media reports.
The latest exchange marks a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel and has heightened concerns about the risk of a broader regional conflict.
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