Israel carried out a daytime assault on Tehran on Saturday, sending smoke billowing from the city center. He has not been seen publicly for several days amid escalating tensions with the United States. The strikes come as Washington has deployed a large fleet of fighter jets and warships to the region to pressure Iran into a nuclear deal. Authorities had closed roads leading to Khamenei's compound in central Tehran as other blasts were reported across the city. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strikes as being carried out “to remove threats.” He did not provide further details.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 07:28 UTC