Iran Strikes Israeli Airbases and Shin Bet Headquarters, Warns of “Zero Restraint” if Gulf Islands Targeted

As the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran enters its third week, the Iranian military has announced a significant escalation, claiming to have successfully targeted the Palmachim and Ovda airbases, as well as the headquarters of Israel’s domestic security service, Shin Bet. The strikes, reportedly carried out by the Islamic Republic’s drone fleet, triggered missile alert sirens across Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, forcing thousands into shelters. The development comes as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterates that while Tehran seeks peace, the war will only conclude upon the recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights” and the payment of war reparations.

Retaliatory Strikes and Systematic Infrastructure Damage

The conflict, now in its 14th day, has seen a transition from purely military engagements to a broader assault on national infrastructure.

• Targeting Israeli Command: The Iranian military confirmed that its drones specifically targeted high-value Zionist regime assets to degrade their aerial and intelligence capabilities.

• Carpet Bombing Allegations: Iranian Deputy Health Minister Ali Jafarian reported that US-Israeli forces are engaged in “carpet bombing” of civilian infrastructure. To date, 1,444 Iranians have been killed, with 31 major clinical facilities damaged and 12 hospitals rendered completely inactive.

• Systemic Collapse: Analysts suggest that Israeli tactics in Iran are mirroring the “systematic dismantling” of public infrastructure seen in previous regional conflicts, with 16,000 residential units and 20,000 civilian buildings reportedly affected.

The Gulf Red Line: Kharg Island and Strategic Terminals

In a stern warning issued on Thursday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that any US aggression against Iranian islands in the Gulf would prompt Tehran to “abandon all restraint.”

• Energy Terminals: Critical export hubs, including Kharg Island, remain operational but under extreme threat. Iran has signaled that any strike on these strategic assets will result in an unrestricted regional response.

• Energy and Water Crisis: Strikes on infrastructure around Tehran have led to widespread electricity shortages in cities like Karaj, with growing concerns over public health and air quality in the capital.

Diplomatic Deadlock and Conditions for Peace

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Iran is “practically defeated,” the resilience of Tehran’s missile and drone programs suggests a protracted conflict.

• Pezeshkian’s Three Pillars: In consultations with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan, President Pezeshkian emphasized that any peace resolution must include:

  1. Recognition of Iran’s national and legitimate rights.

  2. Payment of full reparations for damage to infrastructure.

  3. International guarantees against future “US-Zionist” aggression.

• Regional Fallout: The war has claimed 13 lives in Israel and injured nearly 2,000, while spillover strikes continue to affect Lebanon and various Gulf states.

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