Iran launched a powerful wave of retaliatory missile strikes on Monday afternoon, striking deep into the heart of the Zionist entity, in a clear message of resistance and deterrence against Israeli regime’s continued aggression and its Western backers.

Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, Ashdod, and Ashkelon, with Iranian sources confirming that the targets included military installations, industrial infrastructure, and energy sites used by the Israeli occupation forces. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the strikes as part of a broader response to Zionist and U.S. attacks on Iranian sovereignty.

The operation came in the wake of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, which included attacks on civilian and military airports, as well as attempts to destroy Iran’s defensive capabilities. In response, Iran unleashed a barrage of long-range missiles aimed not only at strategic sites but also to exhaust and bypass the Zionist regime’s U.S.-funded air defense systems.

Ashdod Power Plant Targeted, Power Cuts Reported Across Occupied Cities

One of the key targets was the Ashdod power facility, located near the southern coast. Reports from the Israeli media and energy agencies confirmed that power outages swept across nearby towns, severely disrupting infrastructure.

The Iranian strikes, which lasted nearly 40 minutes, marked one of the longest and most sustained retaliatory campaigns launched by Iran since the beginning of the latest escalation—an operation described by analysts as a turning point in the regional balance of deterrence.

Sirens were triggered in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and the occupying entity’s so-called parliament (Knesset) was forced to halt its session and take shelter, a stark indication of the growing vulnerability of the Zionist regime under sustained fire.

No Civilian Casualties Reported; Missiles Target Military Objectives

Despite the barrage, no civilian casualties were reported, underscoring Iran’s deliberate and disciplined targeting of occupation infrastructure, avoiding population centers while delivering a decisive blow to the enemy’s military and logistical backbone.

Israeli medics confirmed impact in Ashdod, where emergency services responded to the scene, while residents were ordered to remain in shelters as the occupation forces scrambled to contain the fallout.

Zionist Regime's Strikes on Iran Condemned; Drone Shot Down by IRGC

Earlier on Monday, the Zionist army claimed it had struck multiple Iranian airports, including targets it alleged were military hangars and aircraft. However, Iranian sources clarified that the strikes were aimed at destabilizing Iran’s defensive posture and regional role.

In a swift countermeasure, the IRGC shot down a Zionist Hermes drone over Khorramabad in western Iran, exposing the regime’s covert aggression and deepening Iran’s resolve to respond.

IRGC Vows to Expand Operations Against Occupation

Speaking on Iranian state television, IRGC spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari delivered a clear message: “We assure you that this aggression will not be in your favour. The warriors of Islam, in response to this crime, will carry out powerful and purposeful operations that will bring about heavy, regretful, and unpredictable consequences for you, God willing.”

The Mehr News Agency confirmed that the IRGC is intensifying its missile operations and will continue to target Zionist military and industrial sites until the aggression ceases.

The latest exchange comes after the United States carried out unlawful airstrikes on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, which are under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These actions, widely condemned across the region, have further exposed the imperialist-Western alliance’s unwavering support for the Zionist entity’s crimes in Gaza, Syria, and beyond.

Observers note that Iran’s actions represent not just a response to direct aggression, but a broader resistance to decades of imperialism, sanctions, and occupation.

With the resistance axis growing stronger and more unified, the region stands at a historic crossroads—one where the oppressed are rising, and the cost of aggression is no longer cheap. Iran’s response signals a new chapter in the struggle for justice, sovereignty, and the liberation of Palestine. (ILKHA)