Media close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) report that dozens of long-range missiles have been fired targeting Israel in retaliation after attacks by Israel and the United States.
Nour News, which is linked to the IRGC, stated that missile launches have commenced, while Mehr News Agency reported that these missiles are aimed across Palestine, a term Iran uses to refer to Israel.
Iran's official English-language Press TV reported that between 30 and 75 missiles have been launched from Iran at this time.
Meanwhile, Iran's state news agency IRNA, citing sources close to the president, reported that President Masus Pesesgian is alive and in good health.
Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Organization, told government-affiliated media that Iran has closed its national airspace amid escalating tensions. Additionally, schools nationwide have been ordered to close and switch to remote learning, according to Iranian media reports.
Earlier, Tasnim News Agency, a semi-official outlet linked to the IRGC, reported that Iran is preparing to exact revenge and will respond forcefully against the Zionist regime.
Analysts assess that Tehran has multiple options for retaliation, including firing short-range missiles at U.S. bases in the region or attacking military and civilian targets in Israel, as well as the possibility of targeting U.S. warships.
Beyond missiles, Iran also possesses small naval vessels, drones, and submarines, which could pose threats to U.S. ships operating in the waters of and surrounding the Persian Gulf.
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