Israel Launches Large-Scale Strikes on Tehran Amid Escalating Conflict

Jerusalem – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated a wave of large-scale attacks against targets in Tehran on Thursday, March 12, 2026, following a recent missile attack on Israel by Iran and its ally, Hezbollah. The IDF announced the commencement of the strikes via its official Telegram channel, promising further details to follow.

Joint Iran-Hezbollah Attack on Israel

Prior to Israel’s response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, in a joint operation with Hezbollah, launched attacks targeting Israeli territory. The operation, described as “joint and integrated,” involved missile attacks from Iran alongside missile and drone fire from Hezbollah. Targets included military bases in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba, according to the Revolutionary Guard’s statement carried by Fars and Tasnim news agencies.

The Revolutionary Guard also targeted US bases at Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia and Al-Azraq in Jordan. While warning messages were issued in Saudi Arabia, no damage was reported. Jordan similarly reported no attacks on its territory.

Escalating Regional Conflict

The current conflict extends beyond the direct confrontation between Iran and Israel, encompassing ongoing attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. The IDF recently announced attacks on Lebanese territory, specifically targeting Hezbollah headquarters. These attacks were described as a “wave of large-scale attacks” aimed at destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut where the group holds significant influence.

Displacement and Casualties

The renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in a significant displacement crisis. As of March 7, 2026, Lebanese authorities registered 454,000 displaced people . The conflict has also led to nearly 300 deaths.

Recent Developments

• March 7, 2026: The IDF reported destroying 75% of Iranian missile launchers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel has complete control of Iranian airspace.
• March 7, 2026: Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone east of Riyadh and warned Iran of potential retaliation for attacks.
• March 7, 2026: Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone killed a Pakistani man in Dubai, causing minor damage to a building.
• March 8, 2026: Iran targeted Bahrain’s capital, Manama, injuring one person.
• March 10, 2026: Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade fire, with the death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon nearing 500 people.

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia have all been subjected to heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.