The IDF released new operational details from its ongoing “Operation Lion’s Roar” against Iran, informing it that hundreds of air sorties and thousands of strikes had been carried out against what it described as targets linked to Iran.
It claimed to have eliminated 40 senior Iranian officials in “just 40 seconds.”According to the military, more than 800 offensive sorties have been carried out so far, with nearly 10,000 airstrikes hitting nearly 4,000 targets. The operation also included the use of about 16,000 rounds of ammunition.The army claimed that more than 2,000 soldiers and commanders linked to Iran were killed during the operation.
She added that in addition to the strikes in Iran, the forces are involved in a broader multi-front conflict, where nearly 7,000 targets have been struck in different regions.In a blog post on the website
- Carrying out more than 800 offensive air sorties
- – Nearly 10,000 air strikes were launched targeting nearly 4,000 terrorist targets.
- Approximately 16,000 rounds of ammunition used
- Eliminating more than 2,000 soldiers and leaders of the Iranian terrorist regime
- In parallel with the attacks in Iran, the IDF is waging a multi-arena battle during which nearly 7,000 targets were struck on various battlefields.
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The spokesman said: “In less than 24 hours, the Air Force made its way into the heart of Tehran. In just 40 seconds, about 40 senior officials of the Iranian terrorist regime were eliminated.”Meanwhile, the IRGC’s naval wing carried out four early morning operations targeting US and Israeli assets as part of Phase 88 of Operation True Promise 4, according to Press TV.Iran said that its naval forces launched a “violent” attack on enemy positions. According to the report, the Israeli container ship, Express Halfong, was hit by ballistic missiles in the central Persian Gulf.In another coordinated strike, a US Marine hideout along the coast of the United Arab Emirates was targeted using explosive drones. Press TV also reported that Iran destroyed an anti-drone system belonging to the US 5th Fleet deployed near its base near Manama Airport in Bahrain.