Israel has killed Iran’s top military commander just four days after he was appointed. Ali Shadmani was killed in a command centre in central Tehran, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said, after “a sudden opportunity” arose for an airstrike.

Israeli analysts and military officials admit the regime miscalculated in launching aggression against Iran, acknowledging the Islamic Republic's deep-rooted strength, strategic deterrence, and ability to inflict unprecedented damage on the Zionist entity’s core.

Israel stunned Iran last week with an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision.

Israel’s campaign, militarily and rhetorically, has quickly evolved beyond its initial targets. Over the weekend, it hit Iran’s energy facilities, including a gas depot and an oil refinery, triggering huge fires and spewing smoke across the sprawling capital of about ten million people.

As Iran strikes back at Israel after an unprecedented attack on Tehran’s nuclear operations, WSJ explains Iran’s military capabilities and strategy.

The strikes came after the Israeli military said it had carried out fresh strikes on Iran nuclear infrastructure sites.

At least eight people died overnight following Iranian missile strikes on Israel. Israel's defense minister accused Iran of targeting civilians and Iranian officials have also accused Israel of striking civilians.