Witnesses and semi-official news agencies in Iran, such as Fars, confirmed massive explosions specifically targetting Daneshgah (University) and Jomhuri (Republic) streets.
Four other cities were targeted, Isfahan, Dom, Karaj and Kermanshah.
Iranian authorities have yet to release casualty figures from the strikes on the capital, with unconfirmed social media reports claiming there are 'significant losses.' Four military officers have been killed in the initial hits.
Following the preemptive strikes, Iran launched a retaliatory barrage.
Reports indicate at least 16 to 23 people have been injured in Israel due to missile interceptions and direct hits on residential areas in central and northern regions.
In the June 2025 Israel-Iran 12 day war, 1200 people were killed and over 4 thousand were injured on Iranian soil, with Israel reporting 32 deaths and 3 thousand injuries.
SOURCE: Reuters