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Israel Strikes IRGC Space Force HQ, 50 Ammo Bunkers in Major Iran Raid

The Israel Defence Forces conducted a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting critical infrastructure of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Key targets included the IRGC's Space Force headquarters, approximately 50 ammunition bunkers, a Basij base, and an internal security command center. The IDF stated the Space Force site was a command and research center linked to the "Khayyam" satellite used for intelligence against Israel. These strikes occur amid heightened regional tensions following the recent killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and subsequent retaliatory attacks.

Key Points: Israel Strikes IRGC Space Force HQ, Key Iranian Sites

  • IRGC Space Force HQ destroyed
  • ~50 ammunition bunkers targeted
  • Basij and Internal Security bases hit
  • Strikes follow killing of Ayatollah Khamenei
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Israel strikes key IRGC sites, including Space Force headquarters

IDF targets IRGC Space Force headquarters, 50 ammunition bunkers, and security bases in fresh strikes across Iran, escalating regional tensions.

"The IDF is continuing to deepen damage to the Iranian terror regime's arrays and systems. - Israel Defence Forces statement"

Tel Aviv, March 8

The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday conducted a fresh round of military strikes across Tehran, targeting key infrastructure belonging to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other components of the Iranian regime's security apparatus.

In an official statement released on its Telegram channel, the IDF said the latest wave of operations included the targeted destruction of the IRGC's Space Force headquarters as well as approximately 50 ammunition bunkers, a Basij base, an internal security command centre, and a compound linked to the IRGC Ground Forces.

"The IDF struck dozens of additional Iranian terror regime infrastructure. Approximately 50 bunkers that stored Iranian terror regime ammunition in an Internal Security base. A Basij base. Internal security command center. A compound belonging to the IRGC's Ground Forces," the statement read.

According to the statement, the IRGC Space Force headquarters functioned as a command, research and transmission centre associated with the Iranian Space Agency, which operates under the regime's military structures.

The site also housed research facilities and a command-and-control framework for the "Khayyam" satellite, launched in August 2022 and reportedly used by the IRGC for activities against Israel, including intelligence gathering, the IDF stated.

"The IDF is continuing to deepen damage to the Iranian terror regime's arrays and systems. The Israeli Air Force, directed by the IDF Intelligence Directorate, struck dozens of terror regime infrastructure sites across Iran," the statement added.

The Basij and Internal Security Forces, both integrated into Iran's armed forces, were described by the IDF as essential components of the regime's operations, including crowd control, transportation route security and facility protection.

The statement also highlighted their role in suppressing protests within Iran, accusing the forces of employing "systematic and brutal violence" against civilians in recent months.

"The Internal Security Forces and the Basij are part of the Iranian terrorist regime's Armed Forces and have advanced terrorist activities for years," the IDF stated.

The Israeli military reaffirmed its intention to continue targeting what it described as mechanisms of the Iranian terror regime across Iranian territory.

The development comes amid escalated tensions in West Asia, following the killing of 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran on February 28. The strikes also killed several senior leaders of the Islamic Republic.

In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting American military bases in multiple Arab countries and Israeli assets across the region. Israel, along with the US, continued its strikes on Tehran, with Tel Aviv widening the conflict to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah and Iranian-backed militant groups.

- ANI

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Priya S
The report about the Space Force HQ being used for intelligence against Israel is concerning. However, the cycle of retaliation needs to stop. So many innocent lives are at stake in the region, including Indian diaspora and workers. Hope diplomacy prevails soon. 🙏
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Rohit P
Frankly, as an Indian, my primary concern is the safety of our citizens in the Gulf and the impact on our economy. Any conflict in West Asia sends shockwaves here. The government should be proactive in evacuation plans if needed. The geopolitical games of others shouldn't destabilize our growth story.
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Aman W
Targeting a Space Force headquarters shows how modern warfare has evolved. It's not just about tanks and soldiers anymore. India should take notes for its own defense preparedness. Our space assets could be vulnerable too in future conflicts.
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Sarah B
The IDF statement accusing Iranian forces of "systematic and brutal violence" against their own civilians is a serious charge. While the source is obviously one side of the conflict, it highlights the human cost of this regime's actions internally. The world often focuses only on external tensions.
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Karthik V
With the US deeply involved, this is looking more like a proxy war that could spiral. India's stance has been pragmatic so far, but it's a tightrope walk. We have good relations with Israel, important ties with Gulf Arabs, and a historic relationship with Iran. Our diplomacy is being tested.

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