Iran says two soldiers killed in Israeli attack
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that it lost “two of its fighters” during last night’s Israeli attacks.
According to the army’s statement, the loss occurred “in the defense of the security of the Iranian nation and to prevent harm to the people and interests of Iran,” where two fighters were killed while countering Israel’s missiles.
Iranian state-affiliated media revealed the identities of the deceased, indicating that they were killed while intercepting Israeli missiles as part of the country’s air defense organization.
The Mashregh News Agency reported that Hamzeh Jahandideh, a missile operations major, and Mohammad Mehdi Shahrokhifar, a first sergeant in missile operations, were killed in Israel’s attack on Iran.
Israel claimed that in its attacks, it targeted around 20 military sites in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam.
Israel described its operation as “precise” and stated that its fighter jets returned to Tel Aviv after the strike.
The recent escalation between Iran and Israel highlights ongoing tensions and military engagements, with both nations asserting their strategic objectives.
This incident marks another chapter in the complex geopolitical conflict in the region, raising concerns about potential further retaliations and the stability of regional security.
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