Israel strikes Iran airport, destroys F-14 jets as Middle East conflict intensifies

In this special report, India Today correspondent Shweta Singh tracks the unfolding Middle East conflict on the ground. Israel has launched a major strike on Isfahan airport in Iran, destroying fighter jets on the ground in the latest escalation. The Israeli forces specifically targeted military compounds housing F-14 aircraft in a broad wave of attacks.

These strikes follow earlier Israeli operations on Isfahan, including reported hits on nuclear and missile storage sites. In retaliation, Iran has launched attacks on Israel, with sirens and interceptions reported in Jordan, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.

The conflict has intensified over the past few days, with both sides carrying out pinpoint strikes. Notably, Israel previously destroyed an entire fleet of aircraft parked at an Iranian airbase before they could take off. Despite ongoing escalations, civilians across the region continue to face alarms and intermittent sirens as tensions remain high.