Tensions are escalating between the United States and Israel on the one hand, and Iran on the other, today, Tuesday, while the world closely watches the expiration of the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reach an agreement and open the “Strait of Hormuz,” otherwise “facing hell” will be its fate, as he described it.
Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels reported that missile fragments fell in 10 locations in Tel Aviv and central Israel, after the Israeli army announced that it had monitored the launching of missiles from Iran towards Israeli territory.
There were also reports of an Iranian missile landing in “Eilat” in an open area without objection, while sirens sounded in “Kiryat Shmona.”
In a notable development, the New York Post reported that the E-4B, known as the “Doomsday Plane,” was seen flying over an air base in Nebraska, hours before Trump’s deadline expired.
This aircraft is used to protect senior national security officials and ensure government continuity in the event of a nuclear war.
On the ground, Iranian media reported hearing unprecedented explosions in “Shiraz,” “Isfahan,” and “Yazd,” while Israeli media indicated that the army targeted “Mehrabad Airport” in “Tehran” at night.
The Institute for War Studies also reported raids targeting two military marine industries companies in Khorramshahr, in addition to targeting a base for the ground forces of the Revolutionary Guard in Fars Province, and a research center for missile guidance systems at Sharif University in Tehran. He pointed out that at least 3 airports in the capital were targeted, including the “First Tactical Air Base” at “Mehrabad Airport.”
Trump had threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure within just 4 hours, stressing that Washington has a military plan ready to target bridges and disable power plants by midnight today.
He also ruled out giving “Iran” another opportunity to conclude an agreement, warning that “the gates of hell will open” after the current deadline expires.
In the first reaction from “Tehran,” on Monday evening, the Iranian army announced that Trump’s statements “will not have any impact” on the Iranian forces, after he threatened to destroy the country within hours if an agreement was not reached.
