Israel Intensifies Bombing Campaign in Iran, Targets Energy Infrastructure
Key Takeaways
- Iranian missiles hit Haifa and other Israeli cities, injuring several people.
- Haifa refinery damaged by Iranian missiles.
- Iran launched multiple waves of missiles targeting northern Israel, Haifa included.
Israel Bombs Iran Strat
Israel intensified its bombing campaign, preparing strikes against Iranian energy facilities.
“Iran’s missile strikes hit the Israeli city of Haifa on Friday, with Israeli authorities confirming that northern areas, including the city and its surroundings, were targeted”
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted about 20 offensive missions over 24 hours.
Iran's Red Crescent reported one of its warehouses was attacked, with no injuries.
More than 60 strikes were carried out against Iran's energy sector.
Iran Unveils New Weapons
Iran unveiled new precision-guided munitions.
The IRGC announced Wave 93 of Operation True Promise 4.
Yemen's Ansarullah said one of their missiles hit a US Navy Seahawk.
Israel confirmed shooting down seven drones over Haifa.
Energy Strikes Disrupt Global Markets
Iranian retaliatory strikes on oil infrastructure rippled through global markets.
Brent crude rose over 5 percent above $114 per barrel.
Equinor evacuated staff from Persian Gulf installations.
Casualty Reports Diverge
Casualty figures varied widely between sources.
Israeli officials reported 19 killed and at least 148 wounded.
Iranian sources put Haifa casualties at over 700.
The Oxford Research Group highlighted casualty inflation became signature of the conflict.
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