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IDF launches "broad wave" of strikes on "heart of Tehran" — simultaneous Lebanon and Iran operations

2026-03-02 · 14:00 UTC·Tehran, Iran / Lebanon

The IDF announced an "additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran," guided by IDF intelligence. Simultaneously, the IDF said it was attacking Lebanon and Iran at the same time — a dual-front offensive. Iran's Tasnim news agency confirmed fresh explosions across Tehran. Separately, the IDF confirmed they are also striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley simultaneously with the Tehran strikes. This is the most complex multi-theater operation Israel has ever conducted.

IDF statement (via AFP): "The Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, has begun an additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran." The IDF confirmed it was striking Lebanon and Iran "simultaneously" — a dual-front offensive that has no precedent in Israeli military history. Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency confirmed explosions in multiple areas of Tehran. The Guardian (March 2 live blog): "Israel launches new attacks on 'heart of Tehran'" — alongside images of new explosions over the Iranian capital. Simultaneous operations: • Tehran: IAF strikes on regime targets in central Tehran. • Southern Lebanon: IDF striking Hezbollah positions. • Dahieh (Beirut): Strikes on Hezbollah's stronghold. • Bekaa Valley: IAF targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. CNN reported IDF strikes hit near the Gandhi Hospital area in Tehran, damaging a state TV communications tower. Two witnesses told Reuters the hospital was badly damaged. This represents Day 3 of sustained strikes on Tehran — the longest continuous air campaign against a national capital since the 2003 Iraq War. The simultaneous multi-theater nature of the operation (Iran + Lebanon + Gulf defense) is stretching both US and Israeli military resources.

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IDF SpokespersonSUPPORTINGSTATEMENT

The Israeli Air Force has begun an additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran.

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T1Guardian live blog95% reliability

T2Times of Israel88% reliability

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Israel Defense Forces@@IDFBREAKING

The Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, has begun an additional wave of strikes against the Iranian terror regime at the heart of Tehran. Simultaneously, the IDF is conducting strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The IDF is operating on two fronts — Iran and Lebanon — at the same time. Operations are ongoing.

2026-03-02 14:15 UTC

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PHAROS NOTE✅ Official IDF statement confirmed by AFP, Times of Israel, Guardian. The "heart of Tehran" language and simultaneous dual-front acknowledgment is unprecedented. This is the most complex multi-theater operation in Israeli military history — striking a nation's capital while simultaneously conducting offensive operations in a neighboring country.

Israel Defense Forces@@IDFBREAKING

IDF launched a broad wave of strikes on the heart of Tehran. Targets include the Office of the President, the Parliament building, and the Supreme Court. These are command and control nodes used to direct Iranian operations against Israel and US forces. Iran's government infrastructure is being systematically dismantled.

2026-03-02 03:00 UTC

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PHAROS NOTEIDF claiming presidential palace, parliament and supreme court strikes. Escalation to civilian government infrastructure. Politically significant — not just IRGC military targets.