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The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated significantly over the past few days, with both countries exchanging direct attacks. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments¹ ²:

- *Israeli Strikes on Iran*: Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, targeting key facilities in Natanz and Isfahan. These strikes reportedly killed top Iranian military leaders and scientists, including Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Mohammad Bagheri.

- *Iranian Retaliation*: In response, Iran launched a barrage of drones and ballistic missiles targeting Israel, causing explosions over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The attacks resulted in three deaths and over 170 wounded in Israel, while Iran reported 78 fatalities and over 320 injuries from the initial Israeli strikes.

- *Casualties and Damage*: According to Iran's health ministry, Israeli strikes have killed 224 people, including civilians, since the beginning of the conflict on June 13. Israel's emergency services reported 14 fatalities and around 400 injuries from Iranian attacks.

- *International Response*: The US has confirmed aiding Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles, while denying direct involvement in Israel's strikes. The European Union's top diplomat has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the conflict. World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, have called for restraint and diplomacy to prevent further escalation.

- *Military Actions*: Israeli jets have carried out strikes on Iranian surface-to-surface missile sites, and the Israeli military claims to have hit over 400 targets across Iran, including command centers and air defense systems.

- *Evacuations and Safety*: Iran has opened its land borders for the safe evacuation of Indian students, while the US Embassy in Israel has been temporarily closed due to minor damage from Iranian missile strike shockwaves unscathed.³