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U.S. and Israel strike in Tehran

Night attack engulfed Mehrabad International Airport, causing a major fire

According to CNN reports, U.S. and Israeli forces conducted nighttime strikes on Mehrabad International Airport, located in central Tehran. A major fire broke out on the airport grounds. The report includes video and geolocation data of the event.

On the same day, other major events erupted in the Middle East. Iranian media reported missile attacks on the American military base 'Victory' (Camp Victory) near Baghdad, during which explosions were recorded and a massive missile launch toward Israel occurred.

In Lebanon, Hezbollah militants engaged in combat with an Israeli unit that landed by helicopters in the Nabi-Shit area in the east of the country. According to Lebanese television and official sources, intense gunfire occurred in the Bekaa Valley.

Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, where U.S. troops are stationed.

As a result of military actions by the U.S. and Israel, 1,332 Iranian civilians were killed, reported Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Sa'id Iravani.

Context

The past weeks have seen escalating conflicts in the region: Israeli-Iranian tensions, Hezbollah's activity in Lebanon, and missile threats from the U.S., leading to enhanced international reactive defense.

Summary:

U.S. and Israeli night strikes on Tehran airport caused a fire; meanwhile, numerous military clashes occurred in the Middle East, including missile attacks in Iran, shootouts in Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia intercepting a ballistic missile.