Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck two Israeli air bases—Nevatim and Tel Nof—in a retaliatory attack, the IRGC said. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the shadow war between Iran and Israel.
The targeted airfields
Both Nevatim and Tel Nof are major Israeli Air Force installations. Nevatim, located in the Negev desert, hosts the country's F-35 squadron. Tel Nof, near Rehovot, is a key training and operations hub. The IRGC did not provide details on damage or casualties.
Retaliation without a stated trigger
The IRGC described the operation as retaliation but did not specify the immediate provocation. The attack follows months of covert strikes and sabotage attributed to Israel against Iranian nuclear and military sites, as well as Iranian retaliation via proxies. This direct strike on Israeli soil represents a departure from the usual pattern of indirect confrontation.
Regional fallout
International governments urged restraint, while Israel's security cabinet convened an emergency session. The Israeli military had not issued a formal statement at press time. The strikes raise the risk of a broader military exchange between the two longtime foes.
Further developments are expected as both sides weigh their next moves.
