Iran Claims Strikes on Tel Aviv Bases Amid Tensions

Iranian media reported that three Israeli military bases near Tel Aviv were struck in a claim attributed to Iran. Mehr News Agency cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying the attack targeted three bases around Tel Aviv, framed as part of Iran’s broader strategy to deter perceived threats to its allies in the region and to signal Tehran would respond to provocations it identified. The report emphasized the IRGC’s role in organizing external operations and described the strike as a direct message intended for the heart of Israel’s defense network. The account suggested the operation was coordinated to demonstrate Tehran’s readiness to act in defense of its interests, a narrative designed to project power amid regional tensions.