Israel secures aerial superiority over Tehran, kills 4 Iranian intel officials
The Israeli military has announced a significant achievement in its ongoing conflict with Iran, claiming to have achieved “aerial superiority” over Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared that they have successfully degraded Iranian air defenses and missile systems, allowing Israeli planes to operate over the Iranian capital without facing major threats. This development marks a major milestone in the military capabilities of the Jewish state.
According to the IDF, precise intelligence gathering enabled Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets to carry out a targeted strike on a structure in Tehran where several senior Iranian intelligence officials were located. The strike resulted in the elimination of four high-ranking Iranian intelligence officers, including Head of the Intelligence Organization Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Mohammad Kazemi, his deputy Mohammad Hassan Mohaqiq, Head of the Quds Force Intelligence Directorate Mohsen Bakri, and his deputy Abu al-Fadl Nikouei.
These officials were described by the IDF as key figures in shaping Iran’s strategic assessments and planning terrorist activities against Israel, Western countries, and nations in the Middle East. Kazemi, in particular, was responsible for overseeing counterintelligence, espionage, and the suppression of dissent within Iran. Mohaqiq and Bakri were also deeply involved in Iran’s support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
The IDF emphasized that the targeted strike represents a significant blow to the Iranian regime’s intelligence apparatus and its ability to carry out terrorist attacks against Israel. This operation follows a series of preemptive strikes by the IDF, which have reportedly destroyed a significant portion of Iran’s missile launchers and thwarted multiple attempts to launch missiles towards Israel.
In response to Israel’s actions, Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, resulting in casualties and injuries. The conflict between the two nations has escalated over the past few days, with fears of a wider regional war looming large. Israel’s defense systems have been actively engaged in intercepting Iranian missiles, resulting in powerful explosions and plumes of smoke over cities like Tel Aviv.
As the situation continues to unfold, both Israel and Iran remain on high alert, with the potential for further escalation in the conflict. The international community is closely monitoring the developments in the region, as tensions between the two nations show no signs of abating.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: @danimwallace.
