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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted targeted strikes against Basij checkpoints and personnel in Tehran over the past few hours, following the elimination of a Basij commander. The operations took place in various locations across the capital city.
On March 16, 2026, images circulated showing flames and smoke from an aerial attack on a checkpoint on Tehran’s Pirouzi Street. The Israeli army has claimed responsibility for targeting Basij forces and checkpoints since March 12.
Israeli Air Force used a Hermes 900 armed drone to target and destroy elements of the Basij paramilitary forces of the IRGC on Piroozi Street in Tehran, according to drone footage received by @Babak Taghvaee. The operation, part of what is being called #OperationLionsRoar and #OperationEpicFury, involved the use of Micholit air-to-surface precision-guided munitions.
In a special operation, Israel killed Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij Organization, along with approximately 300 Basij field commanders and officials, targeting the repressive apparatus ahead of Chaharshanbe Suri.
Videos published on social media on Tuesday show that a checkpoint in Tehran’s Pirouzi area, belonging to the Basij and IRGC headquarters, was destroyed in an attack.
On March 16, 2026, a video posted by the Vahid Online account shows an attack on a Basij paramilitary checkpoint on Tehran’s Pirouzi Street, resulting in the deaths of three Basij members. Hours prior, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his country's air force would continue striking Islamic Republic repressive forces to support the Iranian people in overthrowing the regime.
In Eastern Tehran, Iran, an IRGC checkpoint on Piruzi street was targeted, resulting in the elimination of three Basij and IRGC members. (Coordinates: 35.6904, 51.4604)
Iran’s parliament speaker stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its previous state, indicating a disrupted security environment and the emergence of a new security framework independent of American influence.
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On Tuesday, March 16, 2026, an attack occurred on a checkpoint in Piroozi Street in Tehran at 11:30, resulting in the deaths of three Basij members.
In a video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the killing of Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, Commander of the Basij Organization, stating that Israeli forces are conducting operations in Iran using aircraft and drones to weaken the regime. Netanyahu also announced close cooperation with American forces in the Persian Gulf and indicated ongoing direct and indirect operations against the Islamic Republic.
A drone attack on a Basij checkpoint at Victory Street in Tehran resulted in the deaths of three Basij members who perished in the fire.
On March 15, Israeli airstrikes killed Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij, according to a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 16. Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the strikes, but the Islamic Republic has not yet responded to the news.
