By CNN Staff:
Current Developments:
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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Iran: In a dramatic escalation, Israel has carried out coordinated strikes across Iran, directly targeting key nuclear sites and top military leaders. Multiple Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, have reportedly been hit, with state media confirming ongoing bombardments. Iran’s Foreign Minister has issued a stern warning, declaring that Israel will “deeply regret” its actions.
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Trump Issues Warning: Former U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN that the United States “of course” backs Israel’s actions. He also cautioned Iran to resume nuclear negotiations quickly, warning they must “make a deal before there is nothing left.” The future of scheduled nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain.
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Key Iranian Military Figures Killed: Among those killed in the strikes are two of Iran’s most powerful military leaders: Gen. Hossein Salami, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top-ranking military official.
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Strategic Nuclear Targets Struck: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that “Operation Rising Lion” was launched to dismantle Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The operation reportedly targeted the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, prominent nuclear scientists, and what Netanyahu described as “the core of Iran’s ballistic missile program.”
- As the region braces for potential retaliation, global leaders are closely monitoring what could become a wider conflict in the Middle East.