Attack on Iran: Which are the locations targeted by US-Israel strikes?

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, targeting a number sites across the country. In the capital city of Tehran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were among the targets of first round of the airstrikes. According to videos and imagery verified by BBC, significant damage to part of the compound of Leadership House, the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been confirmed to have been killed in the attack. A high resolution image, by Airbus, shows damaged buildings, debris, and smoke billowing from the site. The location matched verified footage filmed in Tehran after the explosions in the area. A few images also showed the strikes hit Narmak neighbourhood, where former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lives. Another strike hit the area around the ministry of intelligence. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its strikes in Tehran targeted locations where senior political and security figures were gathered. According to Fars News Agency, several missiles hit University Street and the Jomhouri area of the capital. Mehr News Agency reported at least two students were killed in an attack on a school located at the east of Tehran. Attacks on locations in other parts of the country According to Iranian state media, the strikes hit military sites in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Tabriz. Iranian naval facilities in Kenarak in the south of the country were also attacked. Isfahan is a key hub for Iran’s ballistic missile programme that houses production plants and research facilities in and around the city. A video sent to the BBC from the small city of Kamyaran shows that an IRGC base was bombed. As many as 85 people were killed at a girls’ school in Minab, also in the south of Iran, BBC said citing a state media report. A few other Iranian locations that were reportedly hit by US-Israel strikes are: Zanjan, Urmia, Bushehr, Damavand, Ilam, and Shiraz. — with inputs from BBC, Al Jazeera, CBS The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More