US and Israeli forces launch attack on Iran amid ongoing conflict
April 3, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US-Israel Attacks Target Iranian Infrastructure
A series of attacks have been launched by the United States and Israel against infrastructure in and around Tehran, Iran’s capital city. The Pasteur Institute, a century-old medical research centre, has also been targeted.
According to reports, the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has made significant personnel changes within the US Army, including the sudden dismissal of the top general and two other senior officers. This move has sparked speculation about potential leadership changes in preparation for military action.
The attacks on Iranian infrastructure are part of a broader escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict is spreading across the region, with multiple parties involved.
Details of the attacks on the Pasteur Institute and a bridge near Tehran have not been released. However, it has been confirmed that the US and Israel are increasing their military pressure on Iran.
The personnel changes within the US Army have raised questions about potential leadership shifts in preparation for military action. The exact nature of these changes is unclear at this time.
Further information on the attacks and the personnel changes will be provided as it becomes available.
Source: Al Jazeera