Pakistan, June 20 -- In a dramatic escalation, the Israeli military claimed it launched a massive overnight airstrike on Tehran, targeting key Iranian military installations and a nuclear research facility. The assault involved more than 60 fighter jets that fired 120 bombs and missiles.

According to Reuters, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the targets included multiple missile manufacturing plants in Tehran, reportedly operated under Iran's Ministry of Defense. These sites were said to produce essential missile components and raw materials used in engine development.

The strikes also targeted the headquarters of Iran's SPND nuclear project. Israeli military officials described SPND as a top-secret research hub focused on a...