Israel Hits Iran Guards and Tehran Prison in New Wave of Strikes

A series of unprecedented strikes erupted across Iran on Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its eleventh consecutive day. Israeli forces intensified their campaign with airstrikes hitting high-value government sites in Tehran following U.S. involvement in targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities over the preceding weekend.

Strikes in Tehran and Beyond

Israel launched powerful strikes in the heart of the Iranian capital, targeting government agencies, security installations, and the notorious Evin Prison in northern Tehran. Observers in the city reported hearing loud explosions, while Iran’s judiciary confirmed damage at Evin Prison, stating the situation was under control.

Key military and strategic sites were also targeted. These included Revolutionary Guard command centres and underground uranium enrichment facilities at Fordo. The goal of the strikes was to disrupt access to Fordo after U.S. forces had bombed it at the weekend with bunker-buster munitions. Power disruptions in parts of Tehran stemmed from damage to energy supply systems.

Meanwhile, within Israel, air-raid sirens forced residents into shelters as the military reported at least three missile barrages in under two hours. An explosion was reported near Ashdod, and damage to a power facility in southern Israel briefly disrupted electricity.

Overall death tolls stand at over 400 in Iran and at least 24 in Israel, according to respective official counts. Israeli authorities stated the strikes targeted IRGC and other security installations responsible for maintaining Iran’s internal stability.

Wider Conflict and U.S. Involvement

Iran’s armed forces announced that U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites—located in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—would broaden the scope of legitimate counter targets for Iranian units. Iranian military officials warned of unpredictable consequences for U.S. forces and assets operating in the region. Additionally, Iran’s leadership signalled that bases used by American forces, anywhere in the area, could become potential targets.

This escalation prompted the U.S. State Department to issue a global safety warning for American citizens. The U.S. embassy in Bahrain reduced staffing amid heightened tensions. Regional allies and global powers called for restraint. China urged all parties to prevent the war from spilling over—highlighting the risk of disruption to Gulf oil shipping lanes. The EU’s foreign policy chief aligned with those concerns, warning that closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be extremely dangerous. Major oil-exporting nations, including Russia and Iraq, voiced worry over market instability.

Nuclear Risks and IAEA Response

U.S. President Trump described the weekend strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as causing monumental damage. Military officials revealed that seven stealth bombers had flown 18-hour missions to drop fourteen massive bunker-buster bombs.

Despite these attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that no elevated radiation levels had been detected at any of the three hit nuclear sites. The agency also urged Iran to allow inspectors back on-site to review enriched uranium inventories, believed to include roughly 400 kilograms at 60 percent enrichment.

Earlier IAEA assessments had confirmed that Natanz sustained significant damage to its above-ground enrichment facilities, although Fordo and Isfahan remained intact up to that point.