Iran Claims Missile Strike On Netanyahu's Office, Says His Fate Is Unclear

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed today it launched a surprise ballistic missile strike targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force commander. The IRGC stated that Netanyahu's fate remains "unclear" following the attack, though Israeli authorities have not yet confirmed the claims or reported casualties.

In a statement carried by Fars news agency, the IRGC said Kheibar ballistic missiles were used in what it described as "targeted and surprise attacks" during the tenth wave of strikes. Multiple explosions were heard in and around Jerusalem shortly after the announcement, with Israeli air defence systems responding to incoming missiles.

The escalation follows a weekend of unprecedented violence that resulted in the confirmed death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on 28th February in a joint US-Israeli military operation. The Iranian Red Crescent has reported at least 555 fatalities across Iran since the joint airstrikes began, targeting nuclear infrastructure, IRGC headquarters, and leadership compounds.

Israeli media reported no injuries from the strikes, whilst the Times of Israel noted that Netanyahu had been in contact with global leaders, suggesting the Israeli government remains functional. In retaliation, Israel's military announced it had killed two senior Iranian intelligence officials, identified as Sayed Yahya Hamidi and Jalal Pour Hussein. The conflict has also affected Gulf states, with airspace closures across the Middle East and civilian casualties reported in Israel, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.

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