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IDF launches 'extensive wave' of strikes across Tehran — highest-ever US-Israeli strike day

2026-03-13 · 12:30 UTC·Tehran, Iran

The IDF announced the start of a new 'extensive wave' of strikes across the Iranian capital Tehran, with more details expected. This aligns with Hegseth's earlier announcement that Friday, March 13 would see the highest number of US strikes against Iranian targets so far in the war. Quds Day marchers were still on the streets of Tehran as strikes commenced. Al Jazeera and Hindustan Times both confirmed the IDF announcement.

The IDF announced the launch of an 'extensive wave' of strikes across Tehran on Friday afternoon local time, describing it as targeting military infrastructure across the Iranian capital. The announcement aligns with US Defense Secretary Hegseth's earlier Friday briefing in which he stated that Friday would see 'the highest number of US strikes against Iranian targets so far' in the war. Quds Day regime marches were still underway in Tehran when the strikes began. Smoke from explosions was visible near rally sites according to social media footage verified by Reuters and AFP. New York Times correspondent Arash Khamooshi photographed smoke rising in Tehran near the Quds Day rally. Hegseth had claimed at the Pentagon briefing that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'wounded and likely disfigured' and that Iran's missile production has been defeated — Iran's missile volume was down 90% and its one-way attack drones down 95% compared to the previous day. The 'extensive wave' represents the operational follow-through on those claims, with the US-Israeli coalition pressing its declared military advantage.

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IsraelSUPPORTINGCLAIM

IDF has launched an extensive wave of strikes on Tehran targeting military infrastructure. This is the most significant day of operations since the war began.

United StatesSUPPORTINGRESPONSE

The United States continues to strike Iran's military infrastructure to degrade its capacity for aggression. As Secretary Hegseth stated, Iran's military capacity is being systematically destroyed.

IranOPPOSINGCONDEMNATION

The criminal Zionist aggression strikes Tehran on our holiest day. Every Iranian martyr strengthens our resolve. The missile of every martyr will be answered.

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BREAKING: The IDF has launched an extensive wave of strikes on Tehran targeting military infrastructure. This is the most significant operational day since the commencement of operations on February 28. Civilians in targeted areas should evacuate immediately.

2026-03-13 12:30 UTC

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