Across Tehran, the IDF has been striking Basij checkpoints set up along major roads to question Iranian civilians, aiming to degrade the regime’s ability to crack down on dissent and potential unrest.
The IDF confirms carrying out drone strikes against members of the Basij paramilitary force in Tehran over the past day, publishing footage of the attacks.
According to the military, the Basij established checkpoints in several areas of Iran's capital in recent days.
Following… pic.twitter.com/7uXDjN2XcV
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 12, 2026
THIS ONE IS FOR THE FREE IRANIANS
In recent hours, the IDF says it struck Basij forces at 10+ checkpoints and positions across Tehran.
One target was an “emergency position” used by the Basij and IRGC, previously a football club.
The strikes follow an overnight hit that killed… pic.twitter.com/JlrUxO41Jn
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 17, 2026
לאחר חיסולו של מפקד יחידת הבסיג': צה"ל תוקף בשעות האחרונות עמדות של יחידת הבסיג' שנפרסו ברחבי טהרן
לאורך השעות האחרונות, חיל האוויר תוקף חיילים ועמדות של יחידת הבסיג' שנפרסו ברחבי טהרן.
פרטים נוספים בהמשך pic.twitter.com/YZslivksJh
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) March 17, 2026
WATCH 🔴
Close‑up footage shows strikes hitting a Basij checkpoint. pic.twitter.com/DT4wNeCOvx
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 17, 2026
BREAKING 🔴
Israel is now executing precision strikes inside Tehran, targeting IRGC personnel and infrastructure in a pattern similar to its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
An Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle linked to IRGC special forces near Meydan-e 24-e Esfand in… pic.twitter.com/y9ey7ZoaHL
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 17, 2026
