Casualties from Iran's Strikes on Tel Aviv Rise to 41.. Revolutionary Guard Targets Israeli Air Bases

The number of casualties from the Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv on Friday evening has risen to 41, Israeli media reported. Iran launched fewer than 100 missiles in two waves, targeting the city and surrounding areas. 

While reports suggest that the damage to buildings was relatively limited, some were struck by shrapnel from intercepted missiles, and one building is reported to have collapsed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly assessing the situation with key ministers and heads of Israel’s defense establishment. Israeli officials have yet to provide further details on the extent of the destruction or confirm additional casualties.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had struck Israeli air bases, which it claims were the launching points for recent attacks on Iranian territory. In a statement issued late Friday, the IRGC said that its Aerospace Force deployed a combination of precision missiles and drones to target military centers and air bases across Israel.

The IRGC also targeted military-industrial centers involved in missile production and the manufacturing of military equipment, emphasizing that these strikes were in retaliation for what Iran described as "criminal aggression" against its sovereignty. The statement further noted that the Iranian strikes were "precise," with field reports, satellite imagery, and intelligence intercepts confirming that dozens of ballistic missiles had successfully hit key strategic targets.

Israel has yet to comment on the Iranian claims, but military sources have acknowledged that Israel’s air defense systems intercepted some of the incoming missiles.

The exchange of missile strikes marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Both sides have made statements reaffirming their readiness to protect national security, and as the situation continues to unfold, concerns are growing over the potential for further military escalation in the region.

This is a developing story. More details are expected to emerge as both Israeli and Iranian officials monitor the ongoing conflict.