Israel Begins Broad‑scale Strikes On Tehran Infrastructure As Conflict Escalates

Israel begins broad‑scale strikes on Tehran infrastructure as conflict escalates Israel’s military says it has begun abroad‑scale wave of strikes” targeting key infrastructure in Tehran, as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its seventh day amid escalating regional hostilities. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the new wave of attacks early on Friday focused on infrastructure belonging to what it describes as the Iranian “terror regime” in the Iranian capital, marking a significant escalation of the ongoing military campaign. In a statement, the IDF said it was moving into the next phase of its offensive against Iranian targets, with air and missile strikes aimed at degrading Tehran’s command, control and critical infrastructure.

Explosions were reported across Tehran overnight, and Iranian media broadcast scenes of smoke rising over multiple parts of the city following the assault. The strikes are part of a broader campaign that has already seen hundreds of attacks including those conducted jointly with the United States on Iranian military assets and related targets since late February. The conflict has expanded beyond Tehran, with Israeli forces also launching strikes on positions in southern Beirut, targeting what the military describes as Hezbollah command centres and weapons depots. Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated with its own missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory and US bases in the Gulf region, raising fears of a wider regional war. Officials from both sides report heavy casualties. Iranian state media say more than 1,200 people have been killed in strikes on Iran, and scores more in Lebanon since the latest round of hostilities began.

The United Nations and several world powers have issued urgent appeals for restraint as global leaders warn that escalation could disrupt energy markets and destabilise the broader Middle East. The origins of the current offensive trace back to a joint US‑Israeli operation launched at the end of February code‑named “Operation Lion’s Roar” which initially targeted strategic Iranian sites after rising tensions over Tehran’s missile and nuclear programmes. With both sides pledging to continue military action, analysts fear that without diplomatic intervention, the conflict could widen further, involving additional states and non‑state actors across the region.