TEHRAN – In a dangerous escalation of tensions in West Asia, the Israeli regime launched deadly airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities in the early hours of Friday.

The assault resulted in the deaths of several people, including nuclear scientists, military commanders, and civilians. As Tehran vows retaliation and the world watches for what comes next, we answer the 10 most critical questions about this event.

1. Did the strikes target residential areas and civilian sites? 

 Yes. Reports and images confirm that several apartment complexes and non-military buildings were hit at least in Tehran.

2. Were civilians killed or injured in the attacks? 

Yes. Dozens of civilians were killed or wounded, though official casualty numbers haven’t been released yet. The victims include women and children. 

3. Which Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in the attack? 

According to sources, at least six nuclear scientists were killed, including Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyed Amirhossein Feqhi, Motlabizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi.

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Versión israelí (Haaretz)