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IDF launches late-night wave of strikes on Tehran — explosions reported across Iranian capital

·Tehran, Iran

The Israeli military launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran at approximately 10 p.m. local Iranian time (18:30 UTC), with residents across the capital reporting heavy explosions. The evening wave follows the IDF's daytime extensive strike operation on Tehran and extends the highest-ever US-Israeli strike day into the night. The strikes come as the Kharg Island operation is being prepared and as Iran had fired a midnight missile salvo at Israel.

The Israeli military launched a new round of strikes on Tehran at approximately 10 p.m. Iranian local time on Friday, March 13 — extending what had already been characterized as the highest-ever combined US-Israeli strike day into the late evening hours. Residents across the Iranian capital reported hearing heavy explosions, consistent with aerial bombardment. The Israeli military confirmed the new wave of strikes. This follows an earlier 'extensive wave' launched in the daytime that targeted IRGC command nodes, Basij force checkpoints, government buildings, and weapons storage facilities. The late-night wave brings the total number of distinct IDF strike operations against Tehran on Day 14 to at least three: the early daytime extensive wave, strikes on the Quds Day rally area, and this late-night continuation. The cumulative effect on Iranian command and control infrastructure, already severely degraded over 14 days of operations, continues to mount. US Secretary Hegseth had stated the US would launch its 'heaviest' day of attacks yet on Day 14 — the late-night Tehran wave appears to be part of that plan.

Actor responses

IsraelSUPPORTINGCLAIM

The IDF launched a new wave of strikes against military targets in Tehran. The campaign continues through the night. Iran's ability to threaten the region is being systematically degraded.

IRGCOPPOSINGRESPONSE

The Zionist enemy continues its criminal bombardment of the Iranian capital. The IRGC remains operational and will respond with full force.

IranOPPOSINGRESPONSE

The overnight strikes on Tehran demonstrate the barbaric nature of this aggression. Iran's resolve will not waver. The enemy will pay a heavy price for these attacks.