The Israeli army held, on Monday night (16), a new series of attacks against military targets in Iran, including operations in Tehran, Tabriz and Hamadan. Among the main targets affected are Launching and Storage of Missiles Earth-Terra, Anti-Treasy Batteries and Drone facilities in the Iranian West.
In Tehran, Israel’s Air Force attacked a Military Command Center, killing General Ali Shadmani, a newly named head of the Iranian Army and Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) coordination. According to the Israeli army, Shadmani’s death “significantly weakens the Iranian Armed Forces chain”. He had replaced General Gholamali Rashid, killed last Friday in a similar attack.
In addition, Iranian state television confirmed the death of three employees and several other injured after an attack during a live broadcast the day before. The TV website was down for hours after the attack. Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, said the operation aimed “the authority of propaganda and incitement of the Iranian regime.” Already the Iranian Chancellery spokesman classified bombing as a “war crime.”
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Satellite images released by Planet Labs confirmed significant damage to Tabriz missile base. At least two buildings were completely destroyed, with fire marks in various areas. According to the Israeli army, the attacks have already neutralized about one third of Iran’s ballistic missile launch platforms.
On the morning of Tuesday (18), Iran launched about 30 ballistic missiles against Israel. Sirenes sounded in Tel Aviv, Be’er Sheva and in the country areas. According to the spokesman for Israel’s Defense Forces, Effie Defie, most projectiles were intercepted, but “various impacts” were recorded. Ten people were injured as they ran to shelters, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service.
At dawn, Iran had already fired three rounds of missiles. Although they have not injured, the attacks further increased tension in the country, especially in cities that had already been hit by rockets over the weekend.
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Tehran mass evacuation
The climb caused thousands of residents of Tehran to leave the city. Local reports describe congested roads and long lines in gas stations. United States President Donald Trump publicly advised citizens to “evacuate Tehran immediately,” denying any involvement in ceasefire negotiations and stating that he wants the “total end” of the Iranian nuclear program.
Trump left the G7 meeting in Canada ahead of schedule and said he intends to send a representative to dialogue with Iran, “depending on developments.”
Meanwhile, China began the evacuation of its citizens of Iran and Israel, asking both sides to ensure the security of foreigners.
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Oil again climb to scholarships fall
The continuity of the attacks raised oil prices. WTI’s future contract rose 1.4%at $ 72.80 the barrel, while Brent advanced 1.3%at $ 74.20. The main European indices operated in falling: DAX fell 1.1%, CAC 40 lost 0.8%and FTSE 100 retreated 0.5%, reflecting the risk aversion generated by the conflict.
(With Estadão Content, Reuters and BBC)
