In a dramatic escalation, Israel has launched a series of powerful airstrikes targeting Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the offensive, labeling it a “major strike” aimed at crippling Tehran’s capabilities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded with a stern warning, vowing “severe punishment” for what he described as a criminal act that claimed the lives of top commanders and scientists.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the military campaign will persist “as long as necessary,” signaling the possibility of prolonged conflict.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities halted all flights at Tehran’s international airport amid reports of damage to residential areas within the capital.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the United States had no role in the offensive and cautioned Iran against retaliating by targeting American assets in the region.
