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Israel Escalates Strikes in Support of Iranian Protesters

3/15/2026

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Israel Escalates Support

Israel and the United States are ramping up support for Iranian protesters.
The Israeli Air Force has conducted over 400 strikes in Iran, targeting launchers and defense systems.
Two senior Iranian intelligence officials were killed in a targeted strike, destabilizing Iran's command.
Amid missile attacks from Iran injuring Israelis, Defense Minister Israel Katz said the campaign is escalating and will continue until the regime is overthrown.

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Israel Targets Iranian Officials

Israel's military confirmed two senior Iranian intelligence officials, Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, were killed in a March 13 strike.
They had replaced Saleh Asadi, the former head of Iran's intelligence directorate.
Israel's National Security Council advised UAE residents to avoid public spaces, and UAE officials condemned Iran's attacks.
Since the conflict began, Iran has fired over 1,800 projectiles at the UAE, causing six deaths and 141 injuries.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift ended centuries of monarchy and intensified U.S.-Iran tensions, leading to sanctions and military expansion. Today, Iran's actions, including over 1,800 projectiles launched at the UAE, reflect ongoing hostilities rooted in this revolutionary upheaval, contributing to regional instability.

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Israel Escalates Support

Israel and the United States are ramping up support for Iranian protesters.
The Israeli Air Force has conducted over 400 strikes in Iran, targeting launchers and defense systems.
Two senior Iranian intelligence officials were killed in a targeted strike, destabilizing Iran's command.
Amid missile attacks from Iran injuring Israelis, Defense Minister Israel Katz said the campaign is escalating and will continue until the regime is overthrown.

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