Israel Defends Military Strikes on Iran Amid Regional Tensions and Civilian Casualty Concerns

Israeli officials, including Ambassador Reuven Azar and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein, have defended ongoing strikes targeting over 2,500 military sites in Iran, describing the Iranian regime as an existential threat. Israel denies intentions to hit civilian sites like schools, attributing some reported damages to misfires or misinformation. The operation, supported by the US, aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and reduce regional threats. Iranian officials reject these claims, stating no victor will emerge from the conflict.