India, June 16 -- The Israeli Army on Monday said it has taken control of the airspace over Tehran city amid escalating tension in the region.

"We can now say that we have achieved full air superiority in the skies over Tehran," military spokesperson Effie Defrin told a press conference as quoted by DW.

Defrin said more than 50 fighter jets and precision missiles had struck over 120 launch pads of the ballistic missiles that had been launched in Israel's direction since Friday.

Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has clarified 'paying the price' remark and wrote on X: "The residents of Tehran will be forced to pay the price of the dictatorship and evacuate their homes from areas where it will be necessary to attack regime ...