ave of air and missile strikes carried out by the United States and Israel targeting Iranian military and security infrastructure across the country. The operation is part of a rapidly escalating confrontation with Iran which has raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Iranian officials condemned the strikes, saying civilian areas had been affected. State media reported that the damaged buildings were schools, though it was not immediately clear whether classes were in session at the time of the attack. Neither United States nor Israel had issued an immediate comment on the reported strike near Tehran. The latest incident follows several days of military exchanges between Iran and its adversaries including missile launches and aerial bombardments targeting strategic facilities, missile sites and defense installations. Iranian authorities have warned they would retaliate against any attacks on their territory. International observers and humanitarian organizations have voiced concern over reports that civilian infrastructure including schools and medical facilities may have been damaged during the hostilities. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis have so far shown little progress, with tensions continuing to mount across the Middle East. The situation remains fluid and details about the strikes and their impact are still emerging. Source: Al Jazeera