Israel's military releases video showing obliteration of Iran's missile launchers, defense systems

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video showing the destruction of Iranian missile launchers and defense systems in western Iran. The IDF stated that over 60 strikes targeted vehicles carrying ballistic missiles, UAVs, and loaded missile launchers in response to Iran firing missiles containing cluster sub-munitions toward Israeli civilians. The IDF, along with U.S. forces, are working to degrade Iran's military capabilities. In addition to the strikes in Iran, the IDF conducted preventative strikes on Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon after the group launched rockets and UAVs at northern Israel. The IDF is reinforcing its borders, including positioning troops in southern Lebanon, to protect Israeli civilians from potential expanded attacks by Hezbollah.

On March 1, 2026, the Israeli Air Force reportedly launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran, Iran. Multiple targets within the Iranian capital were hit. Large plumes of smoke were observed rising above the city following the strikes. The news report indicates that the attacks were a joint US-Israeli operation, though the specific targets and motivations behind the attacks were not detailed in this concise report. The extent of the damage and potential casualties remain unknown.