Israel Unleashes Massive Airstrikes: Over 80 Fighter Jets Hit Tehran & Central Iran Targets
Israel's military announced a major wave of strikes, with over 80 fighter jets targeting Iranian military sites, missile launchers, and other infrastructure in Tehran and central Iran. This operation included hitting a Revolutionary Guards military academy used as an "emergency asset," marking one of Israel's biggest announced raids since the regional conflict began.
Based on search results, the major Israeli airstrikes on Iran referenced in the title appear to be part of Operation Roaring Lion that began around February 28, 2026, rather than a 2024 event. The Israeli military has conducted multiple waves of extensive airstrikes targeting Tehran and central Iran, though specific confirmation of "over 80 fighter jets" in a single operation is not found in available sources. Reports indicate that on March 3, 2026, approximately 100 Israeli jets dropped 250 bombs on targets in Tehran including the Supreme National Security Council, Presidential Office, nuclear-related facilities, missile production areas, and airbases. Subsequent waves continued through early March 2026, with the 12th wave hitting regime command centers, ballistic missile systems and launchers, air defense sites, and a Basij base. The Israeli Air Force has reportedly dropped over 5,000 bombs total during these operations, achieving air superiority over Tehran by degrading radars, defenses, and aircraft. These strikes were in response to Iranian missile barrages on Israel that caused at least 11 fatalities and over 1,000 injuries since February 28, 2026. The United States has supported these operations with strikes on Iranian assets including fighter jets and underground missile bases. No Philippine news sources (GMA, ABS-CBN, Inquirer, Philstar) were found covering this specific international event in the available search results.
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