Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs
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Israel bombed Iranian paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran as US and Iran trade military fire.
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Israel conducted drone strikes against Basij paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran this week, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IRGC described the targeted checkpoints as "heavily armed" facilities belonging to the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force under the Revolutionary Guard's command. The strikes occurred amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with both countries exchanging military actions and diplomatic confrontations. The attacks represent a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against Iranian military infrastructure on Iranian soil. Iran has not yet announced its response to the strikes on the capital city's security installations.
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Iran has not yet announced its response to the strikes on the capital city's security installations.
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