Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs | US-Israel war on Iran News
## Israel Targets Iranian Checkpoints in Tehran Amid Escalating Tensions Israel has intensified its attacks on Iranian checkpoints and military installations in Tehran, following drone strikes that have killed several Basij members. The Israeli military claims these actions are aimed at weakening Iran's domestic security apparatus, which they say was responsible for suppressing protests and using force against demonstrators. Iran has responded by increasing patrols and deploying "new and creative plans" to counter the attacks. The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran comes amid a period of heightened tensions following the January protests and the ongoing war with the US. Iranian officials have accused the US and Israel of orchestrating these attacks, while the Israeli military claims its actions are aimed at weakening the Iranian regime's ability to suppress dissent. The situation remains volatile as both sides vow to continue their respective campaigns for weeks, with no signs of a negotiated resolution in sight.
14 MAR 2026
— South China Morning Post
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a critical phase, marked by escalating attacks and threats from both sides.
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— Al Jazeera
Qeshm Island, Iran's largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, has become a strategic focal point in the US-Israel war on Iran.
— The Guardian
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