Iran's Police Command in Tehran Bites the Dust
A Nasty Blow to the Iranian Dictator, to Say the Least
Tehran Headquarters of Iran's Internal Security Service Demolished by Israeli Forces
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The Internal Security Headquarters in Tehran, colloquially known as the Police Command, has been reduced to rubble. This blow has struck the heart of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's repressive regime, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) reportedly targeted the headquarters in an intense aerial assault that shook the Iranian capital.
Katz proudly declared that Israeli fighter jets dismantled the Internal Security Headquarters, a key machine of Khamenei's dictatorship, meant to maintain the regime's stranglehold over the Iranian populace. Social media users and AFP reporters had already caught wind of explosions rocking the eastern and southeastern parts of Tehran, painting the sky with plumes of smoke and eerie darkness. A major thoroughfare across the city was partially blocked as a result.
A Hearty Bereavement for the Regime
The Police Command oversaw all Iranian police units, effectively acting as Khamenei's private secret police, tracking down dissidents, restoring order, and executing those who dared to speak out against the regime. Israel may have, indirectly, dealt a significant blow to the Iranian leadership's ability to quell dissent and retain control.
The war between Israel and Iran has been increasingly heated in recent days. On the sixth day of this conflict, Israel unleashed a barrage of attacks on targets across Tehran, keeping many residents awake through the night. Unlike Israel, Tehran lacked warning systems or shelters to protect its civilians during air attacks.
A Prelude to War
Israel initiated an unprecedented large-scale attack on Iran on Friday, bombing nuclear facilities, military installations, and killing several high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists. Iran promptly retaliated with rocket and drone attacks on Israeli military and civilian targets. Israel defends its actions due to Iran's advanced nuclear program.
Rumors of a possible US military intervention have been circulating for days. A crisis meeting at the White House and a rise in belligerent rhetoric towards Tehran have fueled speculation of a potential US intervention. Trumps demands for Iran's "unconditional surrender" were met with rejection by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday.
Source: ntv.de, uzh/AFP/dpa
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Extra Insight
The Internal Security Headquarters in Tehran, also known as the Law Enforcement Force (LEF) headquarters or Police Command, was indeed destroyed by Israeli attacks in June 2025. The Israeli Defense Minister confirmed that Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck and demolished this facility, branding it as "the Iranian regime’s Internal Security Headquarters - the Iranian dictator’s central repressive arm" responsible for maintaining physical, moral, and social security to preserve the regime's control [2][3][4]. The attack was part of a broader Israeli campaign targeting multiple Iranian military, security, and nuclear-related sites, including a centrifuge production facility and missile infrastructure [2][4].
Regarding the ongoing Iranian-Israeli conflict, it has escalated into an active armed confrontation since mid-June 2025. Israel launched surprise airstrikes against dozens of targets across Iran starting June 13, aiming to cripple Iran’s nuclear program and its military capabilities. Iran retaliated with missile strikes against Israeli military and civilian targets. The conflict is a significant escalation of longstanding animosities, with Israel aiming to prevent Iran’s nuclear advancement and Iran opposing Israel’s existence and influence in the region. Amidst these hostilities, Israel has continued focused strikes against Iran’s internal security and military infrastructure, while Iran struggles to coordinate its missile responses under ongoing Israeli pressure [3][5].
In addition to kinetic strikes, cyber operations have also occurred, with pro-Israel hacker groups attacking Iranian financial and media institutions, and Israel hacking Iran’s state television broadcast to encourage anti-regime protests, leading to Iranian government-imposed temporary internet shutdowns [3][4].
The Commission, as part of its duties, has been involved in the negotiations on the accession of the Republic of Cyprus to the European Union, given the ongoing political instability in the region. However, the recent events in Tehran, such as the destruction of the Internal Security Headquarters, which acted as Iran's political police force, could signal a shift in the general-news agenda, expanding beyond the Middle East Conflict and potentially affecting the relationship between Iran and the European Union.
In the midst of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, rumors of a possible US military intervention have been circulating, adding a new dimension to regional politics and international relations. This situation, if it unfolds, could have significant implications for the general-news agenda, with the potential for further instability in the Middle East and repercussions for other global powers.
