Israel Struck Airport in Tehran

Israel announced a fresh wave of “broad-scale” strikes on Tehran on Saturday, March 7, as the regional conflict entered its second week. The attacks followed the US-Israeli bombing campaign that began on Feb 28, which has targeted Iranian military infrastructure and prompted Iranian retaliation against US allies. Images from AFP showed fire and smoke at Mehrabad International Airport after it was struck.

The strikes focus on government sites, including Revolutionary Guard headquarters, command-and-control centers, missile sites, air defense systems, navy warships, and submarines. US Central Command reported that over 3,000 Iranian targets have been hit in the past week, underscoring the scale of operations and the integration of Israeli and US military planning.

Air raid alerts and explosions were reported above Jerusalem, as well as Gulf cities Dubai, Manama, and near Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile fired at a US air base.

Israel’s intensification comes a day after airstrikes on southern Beirut and Baalbeck in Lebanon, targeting areas controlled by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. These operations indicate a dual approach: pressure on Iran directly in Tehran and on its proxies in Lebanon.

The US-Israeli campaign has employed conventional air power and precision strikes against a variety of targets, from missile infrastructure to naval units. Over 3,000 targets have been engaged in seven days of operations, according to US Central Command. The strikes encompass air defense systems, command centers, and strategic military nodes.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that only Iran’s unconditional surrender would end the war, signaling high-stakes negotiation conditions and the intensifying military strategy.