"The Israeli Air Force has released footage of a targeted strike against Iranian soldiers operating defence systems on Monday, as tensions between Israel and Iran continued to escalate into open military confrontation. Footage released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) shows military personnel walking near ballistic missile launchers at an undisclosed location moments before explosions hit the site. According to the Israeli military, the operation focused on neutralising active defence systems and launch capabilities. The latest attack forms part of a broader campaign targeting Iranian missile and air defence assets. In recent days, Israeli forces have reported multiple waves of air strikes aimed at degrading Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities and limiting the deployment of unmanned aerial systems. The escalation follows a sharp deterioration in hostilities between the two countries, with both sides exchanging missile and drone fire. Iranian authorities have previously announced retaliatory strikes, while Israeli officials have stated that operations will continue to target military infrastructure linked to missile launches. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who had held power since June 4, 1989, oversaw the country’s foreign and military policy for more than three decades. As the Islamic Republic’s highest political and religious authority, he played a central role in shaping Iran’s regional strategy and missile programme during one of the most volatile periods in the Middle East’s modern history."