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On the evening of Friday, the seventh of Farvardin (April 6, 2026), images showed an airstrike on multiple locations in Shiraz, with visible columns of smoke and lights from explosions. The sound of fighter jets and explosions was also reported.
On March 27, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed airstrikes on the yellowcake production facilities in Ardakan, Yazd, and the heavy water facilities in Arak, which Iran refers to as the "Khondab Power Plant." The IDF stated these attacks were aimed at disrupting Iran's nuclear weapons program, which it considers an existential threat to Israel and the world.
U.S. and Israeli forces continued strikes on government headquarters and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) infrastructure in Iran. Saba Heydarkhani, a member of the Iran International editorial board, discussed the latest developments in the conflict.
At 1245 UTC, U.S. military conducted airstrikes on the Kouhestan missile site in Yazd province, Iran. No casualty figures were provided in the report.
On Friday evening, the Israeli army announced it launched extensive airstrikes across three fronts inside Iran, targeting infrastructure in Markazi Province, including the Khondab heavy water complex and two steel factories. Power was cut off in Khairabad Industrial Town of Arak following the attacks.
Reports received by Iran International indicate that cities across Iran were targeted by airstrikes from Israeli and American military forces last night, while protesters continued chanting against the regime during the night.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) attacked a central missile and naval mine production site in the city of Yazd, Iran, targeting facilities used for planning, development, assembly, and storage of advanced naval weaponry. This operation, directed by Military Intelligence and the Navy's Intelligence Division, aims to undermine Iran's naval warfare capabilities.
On January 17, 2026, strikes were observed targeting the headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Forces in the Chitgar area of western Tehran, Iran.
An image obtained by Iran International shows a damaged building in Tehran covered with an Islamic Republic flag after airstrikes.
The U.S. Department of War has prepared four "decisive strike" options for Iran, including invading Kharg Island, seizing Larak Island, capturing Abu Musa Island and neighboring islands, and conducting large-scale airstrikes or a ground operation to seize highly enriched uranium at nuclear facilities. The Pentagon has not yet received a decision from President Donald Trump, who is considering these options if negotiations fail and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
An image obtained by Iran International shows a building in the Sajzi Industrial Town in Isfahan Province that was struck by an airstrike.
The Israeli Air Force conducted overnight strikes near Tehran and central Iran, deploying 60 fighter jets that dropped over 150 bombs on multiple weapon sites, including targets in Isfahan such as an IRGC Quds Force site and an air defense production facility, as well as in Parchin where facilities for missile and defense production were hit.
