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IDF launches broad Day 17 wave of strikes across Iran — Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz and additional cities targeted
·Tehran, Iran
The IDF opened Day 17 with a broad wave of strikes across Iran, targeting government infrastructure in Tehran — including Mehrabad Airport — as well as cities including Shiraz and Tabriz. The Israeli military described targeting Iranian regime infrastructure broadly in a 'broad wave of attacks.' Black smoke was visible rising from Mehrabad Airport. The IDF separately destroyed an aircraft used by Ali Khamenei at Mehrabad.
The Israeli military announced early on March 16 that it was conducting a fresh wave of 'wide-scale' strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran. 'The IDF has begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran,' the Israeli military posted on Telegram, according to an AFP report carried by The Hindu at 06:00 IST (00:30 UTC).
The announcement marks Day 17's opening strike wave on Iran's capital. The IDF has been maintaining a high-tempo campaign against Tehran, with strikes on fuel depots, military command infrastructure, and IRGC facilities throughout the conflict. Iran's foreign minister labelled the strikes on Tehran fuel depots 'ecocide.' The IDF noted in a press conference that toppling Iran's regime is not an army war goal, describing the intent as creating conditions for the Iranian people to reclaim their future.
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The IDF has begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran.
Iran's foreign minister labelled Israeli strikes on Tehran fuel depots 'ecocide'. Iran continues to absorb IDF strikes while maintaining military pressure on Gulf states and Israel.
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