The Israeli army has confirmed that its military operations in Iran are aimed solely at military targets. This announcement comes in the wake of statements from Iranian officials claiming significant damage to civilian infrastructures resulting from recent American-Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. Iranian news agency Mehr reported comments from government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani, indicating that numerous residential, commercial, and medical facilities have been affected in these operations.

According to reports from various Iranian media, video footage purportedly shows damage to inhabited areas in Ilam, the capital of the eponymous province in western Iran, along with impacts noted in Tehran. However, the French News Agency has stated that it cannot independently verify these images, raising questions about the authenticity of the reports and the extent of the damage claimed by Iran.

The situation highlights the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly concerning military engagements and the broader geopolitical implications of these strikes. With Iran asserting that civilian infrastructure has been hit and Israel insisting on its focus on military objectives, the risk of misunderstanding and escalation remains a critical concern for regional stability.