#IsraelIranConflict

Here are the latest updates on the Israeli-Iranian conflict in summary:

Major Israeli strike on Iran

This morning, Israel conducted a large-scale preventive military operation—named 'Operation Rising Lion' (Am KeLavi)—targeting nuclear facilities, missile factories, military sites, high-ranking IRGC commanders, and scientists involved in nuclear energy in Tehran and other locations.

High-profile casualties

Among the reports of the dead was IRGC commander Major General Hossein Salami, two nuclear energy scientists (Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi), and likely other high-ranking military officers.

Impact on civilians

Iranian state media reported explosions in residential areas of Tehran, resulting in civilian casualties, including children, due to the attacks.

Israel announces extended operation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the campaign 'will continue as long as necessary,' declaring that Israel is at a 'decisive moment in history.'

USA refrains from engagement

The U.S. government confirmed that it did not participate in the attacks. Secretary of State Rubio emphasized that Washington's priority is to protect American forces and warned Iran against retaliation on American personnel.

Iran promises a severe response

Tehran declared that it would respond with a 'severe and decisive' counterattack, and talks are currently underway at the highest leadership levels.

Regional effects of the wave

The attacks led to the closure of airspace over Israel and Iraq, disruptions in commercial flights, and a rise in global oil prices. Many governments, including the UN Secretary-General, Australia, and New Zealand, condemned the escalation.