Tel Aviv, March 1 – In a dramatic escalation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have unleashed a barrage of airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, marking the first direct hits in the city’s heart since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion. This bold move comes in coordination with the United States, following the confirmed elimination of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
The IDF issued a stern statement emphasizing the precision of these attacks: ‘For the first time since Operation Roaring Lion began, IDF forces are striking deep into Tehran, targeting the strongholds of the Iranian terrorist regime.’ Yesterday’s preparatory strikes cleared the path, paving the way for today’s intense operation.
Eyewitness reports from Tehran media describe chaos as explosions rocked multiple districts early Sunday morning. Social media footage captures thick plumes of black smoke billowing from key areas, underscoring the scale of the assault.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people directly in a video message, urging them to rise against their oppressors. ‘In the coming days, we will strike thousands of regime targets,’ he declared. ‘This is your chance – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to break free from tyranny. Don’t miss it. Take to the streets in millions to topple the terrorist regime that has poisoned your lives.’
Netanyahu’s call extended to all ethnic groups in Iran – Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Ahwazis, and Balochis – imploring unity: ‘The help you’ve awaited has arrived. Now unite for this historic mission to secure your future.’
In response, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed retaliation, labeling the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei as a grave crime by ‘the world’s worst enemy.’ Speaking on state media, he affirmed, ‘The Islamic Republic of Iran considers it both a legal right and duty to avenge this historic crime against its perpetrators and commanders, and we will fulfill this responsibility with full force.’
As tensions soar, the world watches closely. These strikes signal a new phase in the shadow war between Israel and Iran, potentially reshaping Middle East dynamics for years to come.