Capital Siege: Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Central Tehran, Grid Collapse Reported

The 31st day of the escalating Middle East war has brought unprecedented destruction across multiple fronts. Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran, causing massive fires, smoke plumes, and blackouts in central districts. Iranian air defense systems intercepted several missiles, but significant damage and civilian injuries have been reported.

Simultaneously, Iran retaliated with precision airstrikes on Abu Dhabi’s aluminium plants and other strategic facilities in the UAE, igniting fires and causing casualties among employees. Iran’s missile and drone attacks also targeted locations in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, prompting mass interceptor launches.

In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah fighters carried out ambushes against Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), targeting military posts and village positions. Over 50 villages have reportedly been devastated, leaving millions displaced. Israel continues to target Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and southern Lebanon, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.