Tehran Under Fire: Government Infrastructure Targeted
Israel escalates from military to political targets — presidential office, Basij, internal security struck
In a significant escalation, the Israeli Air Force launched what it described as a 'broad wave of strikes' targeting government infrastructure across Tehran. Unlike previous waves focused on military installations, this 10th wave struck the presidential compound, Basij command buildings, and the internal security headquarters — all political targets signaling a shift from military degradation to regime destabilisation. Explosions were simultaneously reported in Karaj and Isfahan. The IAEA confirmed damage visible at two buildings near Isfahan's nuclear site but stated no nuclear material was affected. Five people were killed in the Tehran attacks alone, and schools were reportedly hit in Karaj. This wave brought the total Israeli munitions dropped to over 1,200 across 24 of Iran's 31 provinces.
Key facts
- •IDF '10th wave' — first targeting government rather than military infrastructure
- •Presidential office, Basij HQ, internal security command struck
- •1,200+ munitions dropped across 24 of 31 provinces
- •IAEA: damage near Isfahan nuclear site, no radiological risk
- •5 killed in Tehran; schools hit in Karaj
Timeline
US Tomahawk cruise missiles target Tehran air defence sites
IDF broad wave — presidential office and Basij command struck
Internal security headquarters hit in Tehran
Explosions reported in Karaj — schools damaged
Isfahan targets struck near nuclear site — IAEA assessing