According to a report by The Times of Israel on Friday, March 13, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that Israeli airstrikes carried out on Thursday targeted several military and regime-linked locations across Iran.
The IDF stated that the attacks affected sites in Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz, focusing on facilities tied to Iran’s defence and weapons infrastructure.
In Shiraz, one key target was reported to be an underground ballistic missile production and storage site. The military claimed that the missiles stored there were intended for potential use against Israel.
In Tehran, the airstrikes reportedly hit several installations connected to Iran’s air defence network, including a central command centre overseeing air defence operations. Additional targets included factories producing components for ballistic missiles and air defence systems. See More/Details