Massive Explosion In Tehran As Israeli Military Says Targeting 'Heart' Of City

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 14:40 IST

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it described as the Iranian “terror regime” in the heart of Tehran.

Multiple explosions struck Iran’s capital on Sunday as the Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on targets in central Tehran. Massive blasts were heard across the city, with videos showing large plumes of smoke rising into the sky following the explosions.

The attacks came a day after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The development has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raised concerns over wider regional instability.

Israeli military statement

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it described as the Iranian “terror regime" in the heart of Tehran.

“The IDF is striking targets that belong to the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran. Over the past day, the Israeli Air Force conducted large-scale strikes in order to establish aerial superiority and to pave the path to Tehran," the military said.

The attacks came after Khamenei’s death. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a strong warning against Israel and the United States.

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