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Israel Says It Controls Tehran’s Skies as IsraelU.S. Strikes Hit IRGC and Air Defenses

Officials say a coordinated IsraelU.S. campaign is degrading Iranian command hubs.

Overview

  • Israel’s military reported achieving air superiority over Tehran within 24 hours of launching the operation.
  • IDF footage and briefings said more than 700 Israeli Air Force sorties delivered thousands of munitions against missile sites, air-defense batteries, and command centers.
  • IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said dozens of IRGC, intelligence, air force, and internal security headquarters were struck, with personnel eliminated in central facilities.
  • President Trump said U.S. forces working with Israel sank multiple Iranian naval vessels and largely destroyed Tehran’s naval headquarters, as U.S. Central Command reported more than 1,000 targets hit since Feb. 28.
  • Iran launched drones and vowed retaliation, and Israel said its air defenses intercepted incoming UAVs during the ongoing campaign.