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Israeli Air Force Strikes Tehran Amid Ongoing Conflict

3/13/2026

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On March 12, 2026, the Israeli Air Force struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran to undermine Iran's leadership.
The strikes targeted roadblocks linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Reports indicate several security personnel, including Basij members, were killed.
The operation follows a broader Israel–U.S. campaign launched February 28 that included a strike killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
There is no evidence of organized dissent in Iran despite the attacks.

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Story summary

On March 12, 2026, the Israeli Air Force struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran to undermine Iran's leadership.
The strikes targeted roadblocks linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Reports indicate several security personnel, including Basij members, were killed.
The operation follows a broader Israel–U.S. campaign launched February 28 that included a strike killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
There is no evidence of organized dissent in Iran despite the attacks.