Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a new peak as Israeli forces carried out a major overnight strike on Iranian nuclear and military installations. According to official reports, the attack killed Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, along with over 20 top military commanders, including the air force chief and senior scientists linked to Iran’s nuclear program. Israel has warned that its military campaign could continue for several days.
In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed a “severe” retaliation and launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory. Israeli defense forces claim the majority were intercepted, and no major damage has been reported so far. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump took to his platform, TruthSocial, to issue a stern warning to Tehran: “Iran must sign a deal before there’s nothing left… maybe they’ll get a second chance.”
As regional and global tensions mount, the United Nations Security Council is set to meet this afternoon at the request of Iran to address the Israeli attacks. The international community is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating conflict, with many nations urging both sides to show restraint and avoid a broader war in the Middle East.
