Israeli forces target Iranian leadership in Tehran operation

On March 6, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a military operation in Tehran targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to Israeli officials, the mission involved roughly 50 fighter jets deploying approximately 100 bombs against an underground bunker beneath the regime's leadership compound. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the operation, planned since November, was accelerated following anti-government protests in Iran. To ensure surprise, the IDF executed a deception campaign by creating the impression that senior military staff were departing for the Shabbat weekend. Reports mention the use of 30 missiles, including advanced Blue Sparrow munitions, to hit the target. The IDF claims the facility was destroyed, resulting in the death of Khamenei and subsequent high-ranking officials who continued to use the site. Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the details of the incident.