Israel's military announced on Sunday that it had begun a broad wave of airstrikes targeting infrastructure linked to the Iranian regime in western Iran. The Israel Defense Forces specified that the operation struck several key headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij forces in the city of Hamedan, with strikes expanding into additional areas of western and central Iran.

Explosions were reported in multiple locations, including Hamedan, as the IDF aimed to degrade the IRGC's command-and-control capabilities. An Israeli military spokeswoman noted that the strikes were part of over 7,000 total operations in Iran since late February, with thousands focused on ballistic missile sites and regime assets, leading to significant disruptions in Iranian communications and operations.

The attacks mark a further escalation in the conflict, now in its third week, which began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes across Iran, including on the compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed along with other senior officials. Codenamed Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S., the initial barrage involved hundreds of jets hitting military, nuclear, and leadership targets.

Iran responded swiftly with missile and drone barrages under Operation True Promise IV, targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and allies in the Gulf region. On Sunday, Tehran fired additional missiles at Israel, triggering air-raid sirens in Tel Aviv and central areas, where strikes damaged at least 23 sites and injured three people, including one from shattered glass. A dozen Israelis have been killed by Iranian missiles since the war started.

No specific casualties from the latest Israeli strikes were immediately reported. Broader war tolls include over 1,300 Iranian deaths according to the International Committee of the Red Cross, with human rights groups estimating thousands more, including civilians. The U.S. has lost 13 service members, and Israel reports 12 civilian and two soldier deaths. Strikes have displaced millions in Iran and Lebanon, where Israel has also conducted operations against Hezbollah.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied requests for a ceasefire, stating the country was ready to defend itself as long as needed and that the Strait of Hormuz remained open to non-U.S. allies despite disruptions. Israeli officials emphasized no intention to overthrow the regime but focused on neutralizing threats. U.S. President Donald Trump urged international partners to secure the Hormuz Strait amid rising oil prices, with American gasoline up to $3.70 per gallon.

The campaign has severely degraded Iran's missile and drone capabilities by up to 92 percent, according to Israeli assessments, while Iran has targeted regional energy infrastructure and U.S. assets. Authorities in Iran detained 18 to 20 people accused of aiding Israel and the U.S. by sharing bombing site locations.

As the conflict spills over into Lebanon and the Gulf, international calls for de-escalation continue, though no negotiations are underway.