The Israel-Iran conflict has entered its most volatile phase yet, following Israel’s surprise airstrikes on Iran last Friday. In the days since, both nations have exchanged deadly attacks, marking the most intense confrontation in their history.
Massive Israeli Strikes Hit Strategic Targets
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across Iran, hitting over 100 key sites. These included nuclear facilities, missile bases, and military command centers. Satellite images revealed heavy damage at Natanz, Iran’s main nuclear enrichment site, although the core fuel facility remained intact. A research center in Isfahan also took a direct hit.
Among those killed were top Iranian officials, including the armed forces chief Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC commander Gen Hossein Salami. At least six nuclear scientists also died.
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Iran Responds with Missile Barrage
In retaliation, Iran launched several missile waves into Israeli territory. By Monday, at least 14 people in Israel had been killed and 390 injured. Major hits included a residential building in Tamra and a missile strike in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv. Fires broke out at a power plant in Haifa after another missile landed there.
Israel Targets Tehran’s Defenses
Israel intensified its operations over the weekend, claiming air dominance over Tehran. It said it struck over 80 additional targets, including Iran’s defense ministry headquarters and missile platforms. Iran’s health ministry reported 224 civilian deaths from Israeli attacks since Friday.
Global Reactions and Threats
Iran warned the US, UK, and France that their military bases would be targeted if they intervened. The US Navy reportedly helped intercept Iranian missiles on Friday. Meanwhile, the UK began moving forces into the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the attacks by claiming Iran was close to building nuclear weapons. He cited reports suggesting Iran could construct up to nine nuclear bombs.
The crisis halted scheduled US-Iran nuclear talks. Iran told Qatar and Oman it would not negotiate under fire.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the US had prior knowledge of the strikes, though officials called them “unilateral.”
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