The Iran-Israel conflict has entered its second week with both nations launching fresh airstrikes, escalating an already volatile situation. Israel targeted multiple sites in Iran, including missile facilities and residential areas, while Iran responded with missile attacks near industrial zones in southern Israel.
Nuclear Scientist Killed in Tehran
On Friday morning, an Israeli airstrike in Tehran reportedly killed an Iranian nuclear scientist, according to Israel’s public broadcaster Kan. The identity of the scientist has not been disclosed, but this marks another in a series of such targeted killings since Israel began its offensive on June 13.
Civilian Infrastructure Under Attack
Iranian media reported a drone strike on a residential building in Tehran’s Gisha district. Additionally, Iran’s health ministry confirmed that a third hospital in Tehran was damaged during another missile strike, though no casualties were reported. Six ambulances were reportedly destroyed.
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Meanwhile, in Kermanshah, a medical clinic was completely damaged during a separate attack. Iran and Israel continue to accuse each other of targeting medical facilities, a practice prohibited under international humanitarian law.
Public Reaction in Iran
Despite the airstrikes, thousands of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran after Friday prayers. Protesters condemned Israel and the United States for the ongoing attacks, showing continued public defiance amid the escalating violence.
Israeli Strategy Targets Regime Symbols
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declared that the Israeli military would step up attacks on key regime structures in Tehran. He emphasized the goal of destabilizing Iran’s leadership by striking the Basij militia and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, describing them as tools of domestic oppression.
Rising Tensions with No End in Sight
With airstrikes targeting both military and civilian sites, the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation. The international community remains concerned as both countries exchange increasingly aggressive strikes, risking wider regional instability.
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