Israel has struck the Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran as the reported death toll from ongoing US-Israeli attacks rose to 787, according to Iranian authorities.
The Israeli military said its air force dropped “numerous munitions” on the Presidential Office complex and the headquarters of the Supreme National Security Council. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said a military training institution and “additional key regime infrastructure” were also targeted.
The IDF claimed the compound had been used by Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed at his own residence over the weekend in joint US-Israeli strikes, marking one of the most significant blows to Iran’s leadership in decades.
Earlier, Israel said it was carrying out “simultaneous strikes” in Tehran and Beirut, signalling a widening campaign against Iranian state and proxy targets.
New verified footage has also emerged showing explosions and thick smoke rising in Pardis, east of the Iranian capital. BBC Verify confirmed it had geolocated the video by matching landmarks , including a sports pitch, nearby high-rise buildings and a distinctive hillside, with satellite imagery of the area. The footage began circulating on social media on Tuesday morning.
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Satellite images confirm smoke plumes in the vicinity, but the specific target has not been identified.
As the strikes intensify, casualty figures continue to climb. Iran’s Red Crescent Society said 787 people have been killed since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Saturday. However, the US-based group Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) reported 742 civilian deaths, including 176 children. The difference in figures has not been explained.
Iranian officials have accused Israel and the United States of striking medical facilities. Fatemeh Mohammadbeigi, a member of Iran’s parliamentary health commission, said nine hospitals had been targeted.
The IDF denied deliberately targeting Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, stating that “the attack was not targeted at the hospital.” The BBC has contacted United States Central Command (Centcom) for comment. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has repeated its claim that both Israel and the US were responsible for hitting the same hospital.
With leadership compounds under fire, civilian casualties mounting and accusations of attacks on hospitals emerging, the conflict is deepening both militarily and politically. The coming days will determine whether the fighting expands further or whether pressure mounts for diplomatic intervention before the toll rises again.
