US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches ‘Wide-Scale Wave of Strikes’ on Tehran, Isfahan and Southern Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a “wide-scale wave of strikes” targeting multiple locations across Iran, including the capital Tehran, the central city of Isfahan, and areas in southern Iran. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with the United States also playing a strategic role in the broader military campaign.

Major Israeli Airstrikes Hit Key Iranian Cities

According to statements from the Israeli military, the new wave of attacks targeted infrastructure linked to Iran’s military and security apparatus. Several sites in Tehran were struck, while explosions were also reported in Isfahan, a city known for housing important nuclear research facilities and military installations.

Israeli officials said the operation targeted missile launch sites, rocket engine production facilities, and command centers connected to Iran’s internal security forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The strikes are part of a broader effort by Israel to weaken Iran’s military capabilities and prevent further missile attacks on Israeli territory.

Fuel Depots Hit, Toxic Smoke Reported in Tehran

Airstrikes also hit fuel depots in Tehran, triggering massive fires that released thick clouds of toxic smoke over the Iranian capital. Residents reported severe air pollution and breathing difficulties, with authorities warning that the smoke could be hazardous to public health.

Iran’s Red Crescent warned that some rainfall following the explosions could contain acidic pollutants produced by burning fuel and chemicals. Emergency teams were deployed to manage fires and assist civilians affected by the blasts.

Targets Included Military and Security Infrastructure

Israeli officials said the strikes focused on facilities linked to the Iranian regime’s security network. These reportedly included headquarters used by Iran’s internal security forces, Basij paramilitary units, and sites connected to missile development programs.

Military analysts say targeting such infrastructure is intended to disrupt Iran’s ability to launch ballistic missiles and coordinate attacks against Israel.

Conflict Escalates After Leadership Change in Iran

The latest strikes came shortly after Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The leadership transition has coincided with escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel, and their allies.

Iran has vowed retaliation and has already launched missile and drone attacks toward Israel and U.S. allied positions in the region. Several countries in the Gulf have reported interceptions of drones and missiles linked to the conflict.

Global Impact: Oil Prices and Markets React

The intensifying conflict has sent shockwaves through global markets. Oil prices surged sharply amid fears that the war could disrupt energy supplies from the Middle East.

Financial markets in Asia and Europe declined as investors reacted to the possibility of a prolonged conflict. Governments across the world are urging restraint and calling for diplomatic solutions to prevent the crisis from turning into a full-scale regional war.

Growing Fears of a Wider Middle East War

The conflict now involves multiple actors across the region. Israel has reportedly targeted Iranian-backed groups in Lebanon and Syria, while Iran has threatened retaliation against Israeli and U.S. interests across the Middle East.

International observers warn that if hostilities continue to escalate, the confrontation could develop into one of the most serious regional conflicts in decades.