Middle East
Israeli army launches new wave of strikes on Iranian capital
Army says air force is striking ‘in the heart of Tehran,’ as explosions reported in capital
Mohammad Sıo |
01.03.2026 - Update : 01.03.2026
Plumes of smoke rise over the residential areas of the Iranian capital following airstrikes amid ongoing U.S.–Israel attacks as multiple explosions are heard across the city in Tehran, Iran on March 01, 2026.
ISTANBUL
The Israeli army said Sunday it has launched a new wave of airstrikes targeting the Iranian capital Tehran.
“The Israel Air Force has initiated a wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran,” the army said in a brief statement.
Several explosions were heard in Tehran following the Israeli military's announcement.
The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, killing several top Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran retaliated with a series of drone and missile attacks that targeted Israel, US assets and several Gulf countries.
Israel and the US launched a similar attack on Iran last June, triggering a 12-day war before a ceasefire was announced.
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