The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it launched at least twelve waves of attacks targeting the Iranian capital, Tehran, during the night leading into Friday. These strikes reportedly hit several sites linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, including command centers and weapon depots. Additionally, the IDF confirmed bombing the headquarters of a special unit responsible for internal security forces in Alborz Province, northern Iran. This escalation comes as Israel declares the conflict has entered a 'next phase' where it aims to dismantle the Iranian regime's military capabilities in collaboration with the United States.

Further heightening tensions, the night in Lebanon was fraught with anxiety as the IDF called for the evacuation of nearly all of southern Beirut. Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of residents took to the roads in an attempt to flee the area. Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, issued stark warnings to individuals in the Dahieh suburb of southern Beirut, suggesting that the threats to unleash catastrophic violence on Israel were now being reciprocated.

This development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Israel making a more aggressive stance towards Iran and its allies. The IDF's actions may have profound implications for regional stability, increasing the likelihood of retaliatory measures from Iran or Hezbollah, which could lead to a wider military confrontation in the Middle East.