Israel launched a broad-scale wave of airstrikes on Tehran early Friday, marking what officials called a “new phase” in the joint US-Israel war against Iran. Dozens of fighter jets targeted regime infrastructure, underground bunkers, and military sites in the capital, with explosions reported across multiple districts. The IDF released footage claiming destruction of key facilities previously used by senior Iranian officials.

The escalation follows days of heavy bombing that already degraded Iran’s air defenses and missile systems. Israeli leaders stated the new phase aims to further neutralize threats from the Islamic Republic and its proxies.

As retaliatory Iranian attacks continue across the region, global leaders monitor whether this intensified campaign will force a breakthrough or widen the conflict further.