TEHRAN/TEL AVIV: Pipelines and transmission lines of Israeli oil refinery in Haifa damaged by Iranian missile attacks, claimed Israeli authorities on Sunday.
They also said that no casualties had occurred in attack on Israeli oil refinery, adding that the refining facilities continue to operate, but some downstream operations have been shut down.
Damage is being assessed extensively, Israeli authorities said.
Israel also claims to have shot down a drone in the Arabah Valley. Israeli media quoted Israeli Defense Minister as saying that they will continue to attack Iran’s military installations.
The attacks will continue until Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weapons systems are destroyed, Israeli Defense Minister said.
Meanwhile, Reuters have reported that Iranian Defense Ministry office has been attacked in past hour in Isfahan. But the Iranian media is saying that no attack has been done on Isfahan refinery and that operations continue without interruption.
Reports from Arab media say that Israel attacked the Iranian city of Shiraz, which also caused thick clouds of smoke to cover the sky.
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