Israeli military says it is conducting strikes in Tehran - Reuters

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March 23, 2026
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The Israeli military announced it is conducting strikes in Tehran, escalating direct military action between Israel and Iran.

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The Israeli military announced it is conducting strikes in Tehran, Iran's capital, marking a significant escalation in direct military action between the two countries. The strike represents a rare instance of Israeli forces operating openly within Iranian territory, a move that has historically been avoided due to the risk of triggering broader regional conflict. This action follows months of mounting tensions between Israel and Iran, including Iranian missile attacks on Israeli territory and Israeli operations against Iranian assets in the region. The operation signals a shift in Israel's military posture and could prompt Iranian retaliation, potentially drawing in other regional actors and complicating efforts to contain the broader conflict in the Middle East.

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