Israel Strikes Iranian Cities, Netanyahu Warns New Supreme Leader

The Israeli Air Force launched extensive simultaneous strikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz. The military says it targeted ballistic missile production, air defense systems, and regime headquarters in operations aimed at reducing threats to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a direct warning to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting he could be targeted. The strikes are part of an ongoing Israeli operation described as "Roar of the Lion."

Key Points: Israel Launches Major Strikes on Iran, Targets Tehran

  • Major strikes hit Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz
  • Over 200 Iranian targets struck in 24 hours
  • Ballistic missile sites and air defense arrays targeted
  • Netanyahu warns Iran's new supreme leader
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Huge blast reported in residential area of eastern Tehran

Israeli Air Force strikes over 200 targets in Iran, including Tehran. Netanyahu issues direct warning to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.

"I wouldn't issue life insurance policies on any of the leaders of the terrorist organizations. - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Tehran, March 13

A huge blast was reported in the residential area of eastern Tehran after Israel Air Force launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian regime, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.

In a post on X Press TV, the visuals from the site showed several injured people being rushed to the hospital.

This came after the Israel Air Force on Friday said that it had completed waves of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian regime.

"In Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz simultaneously: The Air Force completed waves of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime The Air Force, under the direction of Military Intelligence, completed several waves of strikes over the past day targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz simultaneously. In Shiraz in southern Iran, An underground site used by the Iranian terror regime for the production and storage of ballistic missiles intended for launch toward the State of Israel was struck. In Tehran: Sites and a central base of the air defence array in the Iranian terror regime were struck," the IAF said.

"In addition, numerous sites used for the production of various combat means, air defence systems, and components of ballistic missiles were struck. Simultaneously, in Ahvaz in western Iran: Headquarters of various regime bodies were struck. Activity by soldiers of the Iranian terror regime was identified in the struck headquarters, and dozens of soldiers operated from them to advance and carry out terror attacks against the State of Israel and countries in the region. The completed strikes are part of the phase of deepening the damage to the core arrays of the Iranian terror regime and its foundations," it added.

Earlier, the Israeli Air Force said that in the last 24 hours, it had struck more than 200 targets in Western and Central Iran.

The IAF said, "Dozens of Air Force fighter jets, guided by Military Intelligence, completed extensive strike sorties over the past day in western and central Iran, during which numerous munitions were dropped on more than 200 targets of the Iranian terror regime, including ballistic missile launchers, defence systems, and production sites for means of combat."

"Since the launch of Operation 'Roar of the Lion," the Air Force has completed hundreds of strike sorties targeting a variety of infrastructures of the Iranian terror regime, with the aim of reducing as much as possible the scale of fire toward the territory of the State of Israel," it added.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a direct warning to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting that Israel could look at targeting him just as they did his father.

Asked if Israel would go after Khamenei's son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, Netanyahu replied, "I wouldn't issue life insurance policies on any of the leaders of the terrorist organizations. This is their patron of terrorism. And I don't intend to provide an exact report here about what we are planning or what we are going to do."

Netanyahu dubbed the younger Khamenei a "puppet" of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps who "cannot show his face in public."

- ANI

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Priya S
While no one supports terrorism, targeting residential areas is never justified. This escalation is dangerous for the entire region. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes. We hope cooler heads prevail.
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Rohit P
The language used by Netanyahu is highly provocative. Talking about targeting a supreme leader's son is crossing a line. This feels less about security and more about political posturing. The region doesn't need more instability.
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Sarah B
As an observer from outside, the scale of these strikes is alarming. "More than 200 targets" in a day? This is a full-scale military campaign. The humanitarian cost must be immense. The international community needs to step in urgently.
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Vikram M
India has vital interests and a large diaspora in the Gulf region. Any major conflict between Israel and Iran directly impacts our energy security and the safety of our citizens working there. Our diplomacy must work overtime to de-escalate.
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Karthik V
The report says "infrastructure of the Iranian regime" was hit, but then mentions a residential area blast. This contradiction is troubling. Military targets should be precise to avoid civilian casualties. The fog of war is real, and truth is often the first casualty.

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