Video: Israel releases footage of airstrikes on Tehran bunker
What's the story
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have released footage of airstrikes on an underground military bunker in Tehran, Iran. The IDF claimed that 50 Israeli jets were involved in the operation, which targeted a facility used by former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The strike was carried out before it could be used during Operation "Roar of the Harrier."
Strategic target
Bunker built under Iranian leadership compound
The underground bunker was built under the Iranian regime's leadership compound in Tehran. According to the IDF, it was meant to be a secure emergency facility for Khamenei to direct combat operations, The Times of India reported. Even after Khamenei's assassination, this compound allegedly continued to be used by senior officials of the Iranian regime.
Twitter Post
IDF's post claiming to show bunker's destruction
🎥 WATCH: ~50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets dismantled Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/Nw0tvvQMRX
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 6, 2026
Escalating tensions
Airstrikes part of Israel's plan to escalate conflict
The airstrikes on the bunker are part of Israel's plan to escalate the ongoing conflict into a new phase of war. The war has now entered its seventh day and has drawn in global powers, disrupting energy and transport sectors worldwide. Loud explosions were heard over Tehran as Israel announced it was targeting "regime infrastructure" in the city.
Information blackout
Internet connectivity in Iran drops to around 1 percent
According to the ToI report, monitoring group Netblocks stated that internet connectivity in Iran has dropped to around one percent, severely limiting information about how the war is affecting ordinary Iranians. In Tehran, usually busy streets are now deserted, but residents say security forces are keeping a tight grip on the population.