Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete March 14, 2026 at 05:03 PM

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Since Wednesday, Israel has been targeting Basij paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran with drone strikes, resulting in casualties. These attacks come amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, including increased attacks and propaganda. The Basij checkpoints had been reinforced following recent protests and the start of an ongoing war. Iranian media confirmed the strikes and funerals were held for killed members, including a commander. Israel claimed responsibility for at least one strike, releasing footage of the attack. Iranian state media reports that state forces are adapting to the strikes with new plans and increased security measures.

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Key Claims (5)

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Israel confirmed responsibility for a drone strike in northeastern Tehran.

factual — Israeli army100% confidence

Kouchaki's mother vowed revenge against dissidents, both inside and outside the country.

quote — Kouchaki's mother100% confidence

Morteza Darbari, a local Basij commander, was killed while commanding an armed checkpoint.

factual — IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency90% confidence

Deadly drone strikes have hit paramilitary checkpoints in Tehran this week.

factual — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps90% confidence

The Israeli military is targeting Basij force checkpoints in Tehran.

factual — Article's own claim80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Mojtaba Khamenei 40% Semnan 40% Ayatollah Khamenei 50% Morteza Darbari 60% Mohammad-Hossein Kouchaki 60% United States ×275% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×480% Tehran ×480% Basij ×685% Israel ×390% Iran ×495%

Keywords

drone strikes 90% israel 80% iran 80% basij 80% checkpoints 70% islamic revolutionary guard corps 70% paramilitary 60% tehran 60% us 50% attacks 50%

Sentiment Analysis

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Article Type

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90%

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Iran

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