Reports Emerge of Strikes on Iran's Majlis Parliament in Tehran
As the U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign enters its fourth day, unverified reports and dramatic social media footage suggest that the Majlis (Iranian Parliament) building in Tehran may have been targeted or damaged in recent strikes. While the city remains under heavy bombardment, the exact status of the legislative landmark in Baharestan Square is currently the subject of intense speculation.
Social media and open-source intelligence accounts are circulating claims of an attack on Iran's Majlis (parliament) building in Tehran, with videos purportedly showing explosions and destruction at the site.
These reports surfaced on March 1-2, 2026, as part of the broader U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign against Iranian regime targets.
The Majlis, located in Baharestan Square in central Tehran, is a key symbol of the Iranian government. Accounts like those from Israeli commentator Amir Tsarfati and others on X (formerly Twitter) shared footage alleging the building was "being destroyed right now," with massive explosions visible in the vicinity.
Additional videos from local sources depict strikes on nearby regime facilities, such as the Ministry of Intelligence in the Seyyed Khandan district and other government buildings, amid widespread reports of chaos in the capital.
One video claims hits on the parliament itself, while others show impacts on adjacent structures like the IRGC headquarters in Sepah Square.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported hearing at least three massive explosions in central Tehran. However, the agency did not explicitly name the Majlis as a target before its website reportedly went offline due to suspected cyberattacks or infrastructure damage.
Independent verification is challenging amid the fog of war, with Iranian officials reporting over 550 deaths from airstrikes nationwide, including in Tehran.
This alleged strike aligns with the pattern of U.S.-Israeli operations targeting regime infrastructure, including nuclear sites, missile facilities, and command centers.
Iran has retaliated with missile barrages on U.S. bases and Israeli territory, while closing the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. officials remain skeptical of imminent regime change, despite the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and reports of internal unrest.
While social media evidence suggests possible damage to the Majlis, no official Fars report explicitly confirms an attack on the parliament building. Analysts caution that some footage may be misattributed or from nearby strikes.