Wave of strikes against Tehran regime targets 'completed', says Israel: Iran's response uncertain
Israel's army said on Monday (April 6, 2026) that it had "completed" a wave of strikes against "regime targets" in Tehran.
It's not immediately clear what is the announcement is about, considering Iran's response remains uncertain.
Tuesday (April 7) deadline set
Given the Tuesday deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaching, reports of the "completion" by IDF of strikes against the Tehran regime emerged as representatives of Iran and a group of regional mediators are in talks about the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could result in a "permanent" end to the war.
"A short while ago the IDF completed a wave of strikes on Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran," the Israeli military posted on Telegram.
It came after Iranian media reported attacks on residential areas in Tehran early Monday.
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Military offensive
The reported strikes against targets in Tehran come amid a broader military offensive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and US military against Iran’s regime infrastructure.
This campaign — often referred to in Israeli military communications as "Operation Roaring Lion" and "Operation Epic Fury" in US military parlance — has involved thousand of airstrikes and explosive munitions hitting numerous Iranian targets, mostly military in nature.
Israeli forces have struck ballistic missile storage sites, air defense systems and weapons production facilities deep inside Iranian territory, sometimes 1,600+ km from Israel, according to military statements.
'Strategic goals' cited by Israeli military
Israeli authorities have framed their strikes as aimed at degrading Iran’s military and strategic capabilities, including key elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), aerospace facilities, and command infrastructures that could threaten Israeli security.
Precision-guided strikes on command posts in Tehran have been highlighted as part of this push.
Officials also warned that failing to expand targets that assist in capabilities to attack Israeli civilians would lead to broader escalation.
(With inputs from AFP)
