Drones attack - Iranian military release footage of UAVs being launched towards 'key strategic sites' in Israel

"The Iranian army on Saturday released footage of what it referred to the launch of drones towards 'key strategic sites in Israel', as conflict entered the fifth week. According to Iranian military's statement, attacks taking place since early morning with the use of loitering munitions targeting the 'Elta' electronic warfare and radar strategic centre affiliated with the Israeli aerospace sector, located in the port city of Haifa. It added that fuel storage facilities at Ben Gurion Air Base were also among the targets. The Israeli military did not directly comment on the specific claims of the strikes. However, earlier in the day it was announced missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory were detected, while its air defence systems were actively working to intercept the threat. US and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on February 28, amid diplomatic talks aimed at 'curbing Iran's nuclear and missile programmes'. Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes on Israeli and US assets in the region, accompanied by reports of explosions in several Gulf countries. Iran later confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei named as his successor. The conflict spilt over into Lebanon as Hezbollah intervened 'in revenge' for the killing of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, were disrupted following its closure. The latest escalation has driven oil prices above 100 USD per barrel, rattling global energy markets and sparking protests in several countries."

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