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Israel says leadership compound hit; Kremlin signals de-escalation efforts
March 3, 2026: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that Israeli forces carried out overnight strikes targeting Iran’s presidential leadership complex. In a post on X, the IDF claimed that the “Iranian Regime’s Leadership Compound” — described as a central and heavily secured headquarters — had been dismantled. It added that the site housing senior leadership figures was struck by the Israeli Air Force using what it called precise intelligence inputs.
Iranian authorities have not immediately issued a detailed response to the claim. The reported strike marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, amid ongoing hostilities in the region. The IDF maintained that the operation focused on strategic command infrastructure linked to Iran’s top decision-making bodies.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin indicated that Russia is seeking to calm the situation. According to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin would make efforts to help ease tensions in the Middle East. Moscow’s comments come as regional instability deepens, with global powers closely monitoring the unfolding developments.