Summary:
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Iran in response to Iranian attacks, bringing the two powerful military forces closer to a possible war. Israel targeted military sites in Iran following a ballistic missile barrage by Iran earlier in the month. The escalating conflict raises concerns as violence spreads across the Middle East, involving militant groups backed by Iran. Israel emphasized that it was not targeting nuclear or oil facilities in its operations.
A Tehran resident reported hearing explosions, while Iran acknowledged blasts in the capital. Commercial airlines avoided Iranian airspace as tensions heightened. The White House confirmed President Biden’s briefing on the situation.
The shadow war between Israel and Iran has intensified, with recent retaliatory actions fueling the conflict. Amid airstrikes and missile attacks, casualties have been reported in Gaza, impacting civilians. The situation remains volatile as each side vows to respond to aggression.
As the conflict escalates, global concerns mount over the potential implications of a prolonged confrontation between Israel and Iran.