Attacks on Tehran's Defense Ministry and other government buildings

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Breaking News- Attacks on Tehran's Defense Ministry and other government buildings

                People run for safety after an explosion in Tehran. February 28, 2026

Attacks on various government facilities including the Ministry of Defense in Tehran

The Ministry of Defense in the Iranian capital Tehran has been attacked by Israeli forces. In addition, some other important government facilities have been attacked. Al-Jazeera reported.

The important government facilities attacked in Tehran are:

Ministry of Intelligence

Ministry of Defense

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization

Parchin Military Facility

Iran's president is unharmed: state media

Iran's state news agency IRNA reported, citing a source in the presidential office, that President Masoud Pezeshkian is completely unharmed and safe in the joint attack by Israel and the United States in Tehran. Al-Jazeera reported.

Earlier, the sound of explosions could be heard in the highly secure Pastur district of Tehran. The president's office and the residence of the supreme leader are located there. However, the report said that the president's security was quickly ensured after the attack.

US President Donald Trump has announced a joint strike with Israel on Iran. He said that the goal of the joint US-Israeli strike is to stop the threat from the Iranian regime.

Trump said, ‘A short while ago, the US military began a major combat operation in Iran. Our goal is to protect the American people and stop the threat from the Iranian regime.’ Al Jazeera reported.

Attacks on five Iranian cities

Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in five Iranian cities on Saturday.

According to Fars News Agency, the cities are Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah.

The news agency also reported that multiple missiles hit the ‘University Street’ and ‘Republic’ areas of the Iranian capital Tehran

Tehran is preparing to give a terrible response: Iranian official

Tehran is preparing to retaliate after the Israeli attack on Iran. An Iranian official told Reuters.

The official said Iran would respond with a "fierce response."

Smoke rises in Tehran after Israeli missile strike. February 28

Powerful explosions in the north and east of Tehran

Several more explosions have been heard in the north and east of the Iranian capital Tehran, the BBC reported, citing the country's state news agency Fars News Agency.

The report said that the sounds of these explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday. Earlier, there were reports of explosions in different parts of the city. However, no details are yet known about the source of these explosions or the damage caused.