The Israeli military announced in the early hours of the 2nd that its air force is conducting heavy bombardments in the heart of Iran’s capital, Tehran.
The statement noted that this operation is primarily targeting objectives related to the Iranian regime.
According to Tasnim News Agency, explosions have echoed throughout Tehran, but a detailed list of damages and casualties has yet to be verified.
Israel Preparing to Mobilize About 100,000 Reservists
In addition, on the 1st, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement saying they are preparing to mobilize about 100,000 reservists, deploying forces on multiple fronts and reinforcing defense in various areas.
The statement explained that the Northern Command has made major adjustments to defensive forces and readiness systems, with relevant units already deployed near the borders with Syria and Lebanon to strengthen defenses; the Southern Command continues operations and defense tasks in Israeli-controlled areas of the Gaza Strip, and has activated defense units in Israeli border communities adjacent to Gaza; the Central Command is reinforcing defensive deployments in the West Bank and coordinating rapid response forces with all security agencies to respond to incidents.
The Israeli military stated it would continue to adjust troop deployments based on changes in the security situation.