TEHRAN: An Israeli strike on Iranian military facilities has reportedly resulted in the deaths of two Iranian servicemen, according to a statement from the Iranian army. The attack, which took place last night, involved missiles launched by air defense systems.

According to Trend News Agency, the Iranian army confirmed that the fatalities occurred during the missile strikes, which targeted military installations in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. The Iranian air defense headquarters reported that it responded to the air raid, which caused limited damage.

The incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, with Israel asserting that the strikes were aimed at halting potential threats from Iranian military capabilities. Iran has yet to release further details on the extent of the damage or the immediate impact on its military operations.