Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran

The Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran in response to a drone attack on an Israeli-operated tanker off the coast of Oman last week.

The Israeli military said in a statement that the strikes were targeting "terrorist infrastructure" used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The IRGC has not yet commented on the strikes.

The Israeli military said the strikes were "precise and effective" and that they had "achieved their objectives."

The strikes come amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran.

In recent months, there have been a number of attacks on Israeli-linked targets in the region, including the drone attack on the tanker last week.

Israel has blamed Iran for the attacks, but Iran has denied involvement.

The strikes are likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries.

The Israeli military said it would continue to "take all necessary measures to protect its citizens and interests."

Conclusion

The Israeli military's strikes on military targets in Iran are a significant development in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.

The strikes are likely to further escalate tensions between Israel and Iran, and could lead to a wider conflict in the region.

It is important to note that the situation is still developing, and more information may become available in the coming days and weeks.