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Tehran area threatened by Israel ‘densely populated’
For the first time, we got evacuation threats from the Israeli military for a specific area in Tehran – District Three.
This is a very densely populated area in the northern part of Tehran.
This area, in the eastern part of the map that has been issued by the Israeli military, is home to a number of embassies, including the residence of the British embassy staff, as well as the United Nations offices. There are also a number of other embassies in this area.
It is a very significant neighbourhood, and it’s not clear what the targets are by the Israeli army, but this evacuation threat has been issued nonetheless – and it’s the first of its kind.
A wounded man following Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran, on Sunday
Speculation over a possible Israeli attack on Iranian media
Israel’s defence minister has been quoted as saying in the last few minutes that Iran’s propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way out. That cryptic message has prompted a lot of speculation in Israeli media about the possibility of an attack on media organisations in Tehran.
Meanwhile, some of the Israeli sites hit by Iranian missiles overnight were called sensitive, which is code for areas that the military will not disclose or fully disclose the nature and the location of.
Haifa, a very strategic city, has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian missiles. This is where Israel stores its petrochemicals and where a part of the power grid is. The grid has been partially damaged, and repair crews are working to restore electricity.
It is also where the gas and some other pipelines are.
‘Critical’ moments in Tehran as escalation ramps up
The situation in the Iranian capital appears to be very critical. From time to time, we are hearing the sounds of explosions related to the interception and activation of air defence systems.
A few hours ago, I was at the scene of one of the Israeli strikes that targeted civilian areas and saw a huge amount of destruction. I also saw a dismembered arm which was said to be belonging to the body of a woman that was killed.
Earlier in the morning, in the southern part of the capital, there was a massive explosion, with thick and heavy smoke pouring into the air from that scene. And right now the tension is escalating after the statement from the Israeli army, with a message of warning to citizens living in District Three of the capital,
Meanwhile, a proportion of Iranian citizens living in the capital have decided to evacuate the city. In the streets, one can see less traffic compared to the ordinary days.
It comes as the escalation is ramping up between Iran and Israel and as Iran is retaliating and striking back. Last night, Iranian missiles landed in Israeli territories and the statements we’re hearing from Iranian officials are very harsh, saying that if Israel decides to continue, they are also there to continue and strike back.
