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50 Israeli Jets Strike Khamenei's Secret Bunker in Tehran, Escalating Conflict

The Israel Defense Forces announced that approximately 50 of its fighter jets struck and dismantled an underground military bunker in Tehran linked to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This escalation follows a joint US-Israel strike on February 28 that killed Khamenei and other senior Iranian figures, prompting retaliatory drone and missile attacks from Iran across the region. Separately, Qatar reported intercepting a drone attack targeting the US-operated Al-Udeid Air Base. Meanwhile, a preliminary US military investigation is assessing whether American forces were responsible for a strike on an Iranian girls' school that caused significant casualties.

Key Points: Israeli Jets Strike Iranian Leadership Bunker, Tensions Soar

  • IDF strike targeted Khamenei's bunker
  • Tensions escalated after Feb 28 US-Israel strike
  • Iran launched drone/missile retaliation
  • Qatar intercepted drone at US base
  • US probe into school strike ongoing
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Around 50 Israeli jets strike underground military bunker beneath Tehran leadership compound

IDF says 50 jets dismantled Ali Khamenei's underground bunker in Tehran. Retaliation strikes widen conflict across West Asia, targeting US bases.

"~50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei's underground military bunker - Israel Defense Forces"

Tel Aviv, March 6

The Israel Defense Forces on Friday said that around 50 fighter jets of the country's Air Force carried out the strike targeting the underground military bunker linked to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was used by other senior officials following his and other leaders' deaths last week.

In a post on X, the IDF stated that the bunker in Tehran was dismantled in the strike and also shared visuals related to the strike in the same post.

"~50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei's underground military bunker beneath the Iranian regime's leadership compound in Tehran," the post read.

The development comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory killed its Supreme Leader, Khamenei and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran.

In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across multiple Arab countries, targeting American military bases and Israeli assets throughout the region, with Israel also continuing its strikes on Tehran and widening the conflict to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.

Earlier today, the Qatar Ministry of Defence stated that its air defence forces intercepted a drone targeting the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is a major military hub for the US Central Command.

In a post on X, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said that the Qatar Emiri Air Defence Forces "successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base", preventing the drone from reaching its intended target.

Separately, Reuters reported that US military investigators believe it is possible that American forces were responsible for a strike that hit an Iranian girls' school in Minab on Saturday, killing dozens of children.

However, the officials cautioned that the investigation is still ongoing and no final conclusion has been reached, Reuters reported.

Last week on Saturday, US strikes in Iran hit Minab Girls' Primary School in the country's Hormozgan province, killing over 160 and injuring another 100.

According to Reuters, citing two US officials, the assessment remains preliminary and details about the probe - including the type of munition used, the evidence behind the initial assessment, who carried out the strike, or the possible reason for targeting the school - have not yet been determined.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The report about the school is heartbreaking. Over 160 children? Whatever the geopolitical game, targeting a school is unacceptable. The world needs to demand accountability. Our prayers are with the innocent families.
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Aman W
From an Indian perspective, we must watch this closely. Instability in West Asia impacts our energy security and the safety of our diaspora there. Our diplomacy should focus on de-escalation. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
The technical capability to send 50 jets for a precision strike on an underground bunker is impressive from a military standpoint. But the human cost, as seen with the tragic school incident, shows the ugly reality of modern warfare.
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Vikram M
A cycle of attack and counter-attack with no end in sight. World powers seem more interested in testing weapons than finding peace. India has historically maintained good relations with both sides; perhaps our leadership can play a mediating role?
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Karan T
Respectfully, the article focuses heavily on Israeli actions. The initial strike that killed Khamenei was a US-Israel joint operation. The responsibility for starting this latest round is shared. The reporting should reflect that balance.

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