#IsraelIranConflict 🚨 BREAKING: Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates 🚨
*Latest Updates*
- Iran launched over 100 drones targeting Israel in retaliation to Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear infrastructure, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion".
- Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have intercepted the drone threats, maintaining control over the situation.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the operation as essential for national survival, citing Iran's nuclear ambitions as a significant threat.
*What Happened*
- Israeli airstrikes targeted key Iranian nuclear and military facilities in Tehran, including the main nuclear enrichment site in Natanz.
- Several high-ranking Iranian officials were killed, including military leaders and nuclear scientists.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the strikes, promising a harsh response.
*Global Reaction*
- Oil prices jumped over 11% due to escalating tensions.
- Stock markets fell, with S&P 500 futures dropping 2% and recovering 1% lower.
- The US denied involvement in the strikes, with President Donald Trump stating Israel acted unilaterally.¹ ²
*What's Next*
- Experts predict a potential "death spiral" of escalating retaliations, with Iran possibly targeting Israeli civilian sites or military bases.
- The conflict may draw in other regional players, including Hezbollah and Hamas.
- Diplomatic efforts, such as US-Iran nuclear talks, are uncertain amidst the escalating tensions.³
Stay informed and vigilant as the situation unfolds!