Israel Strikes Iran's Defence Ministry Headquarters In Tehran
ISTANBUL, June 15 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Israeli airstrikes early on Sunday targeted the headquarters of Iran's Defence Ministry in the Iranian capital, Tehran, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing the Iranian semi-official news agency Tasnim.
The attacks targeted the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics headquarters in the Nobonyad area, causing slight damage to an administrative building.
There was no immediate comment from the Iranian Defence Ministry.
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