The state-affiliated Mehr news agency reported Thursday that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) participated in the recent strikes on targets in southern Iran. The claim is unverified and has not been independently corroborated. As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, similar unverified reports have been circulating.
The Mehr news agency, a state-affiliated outlet, reported early Thursday that the Israeli Air Force participated in the recent strikes on southern Iran. The claim comes roughly an hour and a half after Iranian state television first alleged Israeli involvement, at 23:25 Jerusalem on Wednesday night. The strikes, which have been ongoing, were confirmed by the US military as a second consecutive day of operations targeting IRGC bases and drone positions in the Bushehr area.
The thread of reporting on the ground has evolved rapidly. At 23:25 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published multiple updates: CENTCOM confirmed the strikes on Bushehr and Kharg Island; a senior US official confirmed the strikes on IRGC bases and drone positions; and Iranian state television claimed Israel was a partner in the attacks. Earlier reports at that time included footage of fires and power outages in Bushehr, and a threat from an Iranian military source of a massive attack on US bases. The US confirmation came after initial unverified reports of the strikes.
As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, at 00:07 Jerusalem, Iranian reports had already been alleging Israeli involvement in the attacks. Additionally, at 00:47 Jerusalem, the Saudi news network Al-Arabiya, citing unnamed sources, reported that Bahrain also participated in the strikes. The Zioneer has also previously reported on the US campaign, including the first wave of strikes targeting over 80 sites across Iran.
The claim of Israeli involvement remains unverified by independent sources. Israeli officials have not commented on the reports. The Mehr report, while adding a named source, does not provide independent corroboration or evidence. The situation is developing.
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