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US-Israeli strikes hit street checkpoints in Iran | BBC News

2026-03-12 News & Politics
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s capital Tehran have targeted street checkpoints of the Basij - a volunteer militia that has suppressed protests. On Wednesday, Iran's oldest bank, Bank Sepah, was struck by an air strike in Tehran, which is said to play a key role paying the salaries of Iran's military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. More than 1,300 people have died and 17,000 have been injured in Iran since the conflict began, Iran's Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani has said. The UN Refugee Agency said up to 3.2 million Iranians have been temporarily displaced in Iran due to the conflict. Iran has continued to respond by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, which have extended to non-military targets, including civilian sites and energy facilities. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #MiddleEast #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@anthonyjay429 2026-03-12

Suddenly the BBC can report from inside Iran but couldn't report when Iranian citizen were being killed by the IRGC.

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@criticalanalysis6734 2026-03-12

Well, the IRGC didn't have a problem attaching residential buildings from day 1. They have been attacking their neighbors who haven't attacked them.

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@persianCheetah-j9w 2026-03-12

Regime is welcoming BBC and CNN as they trust them dearly

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@AngloAm 2026-03-12

The fewer checkpoints the easier it would be for the Iranians to reclaim their freedom.

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@thesunshine5289 2026-03-13

Is this Iranian channel?

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@mathewpulimuttathu4869 2026-03-12

U.S......ISRAEL......Thanks.God

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@WordsPhotos 2026-03-12

BBC, the proud voice of the British Regime. "Always there when you don't want them"

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@mabhodlelajj1195 2026-03-12

Till these gulf states fight back, and not be sitting ducks, Iran will continue striking them..

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@ItsWesSmithYoda 2026-03-12

Get whatever it is done and get out.

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@wishbone1282 2026-03-13

How can a man in a coma in the ICU make a statement?

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