Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Residents say air defense systems have been active for hours around the presidential compound outside Tehran. The same district also houses Khamenei’s residence, raising concerns of a direct escalation in the ongoing conflict.
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