Iran strikes on Israeli airbases, Shin Bet headquarters

Published 12 Mar, 2026 08:48pm 2 min read
Iranian drones. Photo courtesy: Tasnim
Iranian drones. Photo courtesy: Tasnim

Iran’s military has claimed it targeted Israeli airbases and the headquarters of the country’s domestic security agency in a new wave of strikes as the conflict between Iran and Israel entered its third week, Iranian media reported on Thursday.

According to Iranian officials, drones struck the Palmachim Airbase, the Ovda Airbase, and the headquarters of Israel’s internal security agency Shin Bet.

The attacks were part of the 41st wave of Iran’s retaliatory campaign known as Operation True Promise 4, launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iranian media said the strikes targeted Israeli military infrastructure, including runways, hangars and surveillance towers, in an effort to weaken Israel’s defence and internal security systems.

Tehran also claimed parts of Israel’s radar systems had been destroyed, which it said would make future Iranian operations “more precise and effective.”

The latest strikes targeted locations in and around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, according to Iranian media reports.

Israeli authorities said air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem after missiles were launched from Iran, with the military attempting to intercept them. Overnight missile attacks by Iran and Hezbollah forced civilians in Tel Aviv and areas near Israel’s northern border with Lebanon into shelters.

Israeli officials said that since the start of the conflict on February 28, at least 13 people have been killed and nearly 2,000 injured in Iran’s missile attacks.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it struck an Iranian nuclear facility known as Talqan 2 nuclear site, claiming the location was involved in weapons development.

In a statement, Israel said the strike followed intelligence gathering and surveillance of scientists and activities at the site.

The escalating exchange of strikes highlights the deepening regional conflict, with both sides continuing military operations and showing little sign of de-escalation.

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