#IsraelIranConflict

Serious Military Escalation Between Israel and Iran The Israeli army announced the start of a large-scale military operation named 'Rising Lion,' during which dozens of Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes on vital Iranian sites, including the Natanz nuclear facility and military installations in Tehran. The attacks resulted in the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami and Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri, in addition to several nuclear scientists. Iran responded with vows of retaliation, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning Israel of severe consequences. The Iranian army also declared that both the United States and Israel would pay a heavy price for the attacks. For its part, Israel announced that the operation is still in its early stages and that the Israeli Air Force continues to carry out strikes against targets within Iran, while a state of emergency has been declared in anticipation of any Iranian counterattack. International Reactions The European Union expressed deep concern over the escalation and urged both sides to exercise restraint, emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are the only way to ensure regional stability. Regional Implications Jordan has taken heightened security measures, including temporarily closing its airspace and raising military readiness to its highest levels after intercepting missiles and drones in its airspace. It also condemned the Israeli attacks, describing them as a blatant violation of international law.