STRIKES ON TEHRAN
Direct military strikes targeting the Iranian capital Tehran and its surrounding suburbs, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran
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Israel Claims It Has Killed Ali Larijani, One of Iran's Most Powerful Figures
EL PAÍSIsrael afirma haber matado a Ali Lariyaní, figura clave del régimen iraní
3/17/2026, 7:08:42 PM
Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Larijani, one of the most influential figures in the Iranian regime, in what would mark the most significant assassination since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has so far maintained silence over his fate, neither confirming nor denying the claim. The reported killing represents a dramatic escalation in Israel's campaign to decapitate Iranian leadership during the ongoing war.
Iran Launches New Wave of Strikes on Israel After Reports of Larijani and Soleimani Deaths
AL JAZEERA ARABICبعد أنباء مقتل لاريجاني وسليماني.. إيران تعلن بدء مرحلة جديدة من الهجمات
3/17/2026, 3:46:52 PM
Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and multiple sites across the region, declaring the start of a new phase of military operations. Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as powerful explosions were heard. The escalation follows reports of the deaths of senior Iranian figures Ali Larijani and a member of the Soleimani family.
Who Was Ali Larijani, the Iranian Security Chief Israel Claims to Have Killed?
FRANCE 24Qui est Ali Larijani, le chef de la sécurité en Iran qu’Israël affirme avoir éliminé ?
3/17/2026, 2:56:04 PM
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most powerful security and strategic figures, described as a key architect of Tehran's regional war strategy. Larijani held immense influence within the Islamic Republic and was considered a central pillar of the regime's decision-making apparatus. His reported death marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict triggered by the US-Israeli military offensive launched in late February.
Israel Kills Iran's Acting Leader Larijani, Basij Commander and Deputy in Tehran Safe House
YNETמנהיג איראן בפועל לריג'אני חוסל בדירת מסתור - וגם מפקד הבסיג' וסגנו
3/17/2026, 8:21:49 AM
Israel assassinated Ali Larijani — Iran's acting supreme leader — along with the commander of the Basij paramilitary force and his deputy, in a targeted strike on a safe house in Tehran. Larijani had made a high-profile public appearance in the capital just days earlier and had written that "death is happiness." The operation had reportedly been planned for the previous night but was postponed at the last moment. Last week, an underground compound housing Islamic Jihad's second-in-command Akram Ajouri and Mohammed al-Hindi was also bombed.
France 24 Correspondent Jolted Awake in Tehran by 'Extremely Powerful' Explosions
FRANCE 24Le correspondant de France 24 à Téhéran réveillé dans la nuit par de "très fortes explosions"
3/17/2026, 6:50:12 AM
France 24 correspondent Siavosh Ghazi in Tehran was awakened in the night by a series of extremely powerful explosions, describing them as the most intense strikes since the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign on the Iranian capital. Emergency services told the journalist the strikes targeted a military site in the north of Tehran.
Father Killed, Mojtaba Khamenei Survives US-Israeli Strike by Minutes
NDTVFather Dead, Officer Reduced To "Kilos Of Flesh", How Mojtaba Survived Attack
3/17/2026, 5:30:33 AM
Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived the US-Israeli strike that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with other family members. Mojtaba had stepped outside the compound for a brief errand just minutes before the blast, sparing his life. The strike reportedly reduced one officer present to what survivors described as "kilos of flesh," underscoring the devastating scale of the attack.
Israel Strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran Hits UAE and Iraq
FRANCE 24En direct : nouvelles frappes iraniennes aux EAU et en Irak, Israël bombarde Téhéran et Beyrouth
3/17/2026, 2:54:01 AM
On the 18th day of the Middle East war, Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah positions in Beirut, while Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbours. At least four people were killed in Baghdad when an airstrike targeted a house sheltering Iranian advisers. In Abu Dhabi, one person died after being struck by debris from an intercepted missile as Iran continued its campaign against Gulf states.
Israel Launches Simultaneous Major Strikes on Tehran and Beirut
AL JAZEERA ARABICالجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن شن هجمات واسعة على طهران وبيروت في آن واحد
3/16/2026, 10:46:32 PM
The Israeli military announced sweeping simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut, targeting Iranian infrastructure and Hezbollah positions. Iran and Lebanon responded with waves of missile fire directed at multiple locations inside Israel. The coordinated dual-front offensive marks a significant escalation in the ongoing multi-front conflict.