Middle East crisis: Israel targets Iran's interal security headquarters; conflict enters day 8

The Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran entered eighth day with Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announcing on Friday that they have been targetting Tehran's 'special internal security unit'.

Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on Iran's 'Internal Security headquarters' and the headquarters of Iran's 'special internal security unit.'


Israeli intelligence branch-guided Air Force fighter jets carried out these operations, striking both the Internal Security Headquarters and the Special Units headquarters in the Tehran region. These security installations are integrated components of the Iranian regime's military structure.


The Israeli military reported that Iran deployed missiles with multiple warheads, creating new defensive challenges. These weapons systems are more complex to intercept than single-warhead missiles, potentially testing the capabilities of Israeli defense systems like Iron Dome.


The Washington-based organization Human Rights Activists reported Friday that Israeli strikes on Iran over the past week have resulted in 657 deaths and 2,037 injuries.

Iran’s capital experienced an unusually quiet weekend on Friday, as many residents had left the capital following the Israeli airstrikes that began last week.

Streets were empty with little traffic. Shops stood closed. Those who remain in the city seem to largely be choosing to stay indoors as the war between Israel and Iran continues.

Iran’s foreign minister says his country is not seeking negotiations with anyone as long as Israel continues its strikes on Iran.