TEHRAN: Iran's Air Defense Central Headquarters announced a successful interception of what it described as Israeli military aggression targeting its military centers in several provinces. The incident marked an escalation in the tensions between the two nations, with Iran asserting its defense capabilities against perceived threats. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Iranian Air Defense issued a statement detailing the events, indicating that the Israeli forces had targeted military centers in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces. This operation was described as a retaliatory strike by Israel. The Iranian statement emphasized that the attack occurred despite Iran's previous warnings to Israel, which it referred to as the "criminal and illegitimate Zionist regime," urging it to refrain from "adventurous actions." The statement further noted that Iran's integrated air defense system effectively intercepted the Israeli aggression. While some damage was reported, it was described as limited. The Ira nian authorities are currently investigating the dimensions of the incident to assess the full impact.