In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Iran and Israel have launched a series of intense military strikes against each other, marking one of the most volatile developments in the region in recent years.
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Iran and Israel have launched a series of intense military strikes against each other, marking one of the most volatile developments in the region in recent years. The cross-border attacks came just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called for “regime change in Tehran,” reigniting global debate over American influence and long-standing hostilities.
According to Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), dozens of Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted strategic locations across northern and central Israel late Sunday night, injuring several and causing significant infrastructure damage. In response, Israel carried out a retaliatory wave of air raids across Iranian military installations and proxy militia bases in Syria and western Iran.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the Israeli strikes, vowing a “crushing response” and framing the assault as “another proof of Zionist aggression backed by foreign imperialism.”
Tensions flared further when Donald Trump, speaking at a political rally in Texas, declared that the “world cannot remain safe until the radical Islamic regime in Iran is removed.” His remarks, though unofficial, have added fuel to speculation about coordinated regional pressure against Tehran.
Global powers are urging restraint. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an “immediate de-escalation,” warning that a full-scale conflict could draw in multiple nations and destabilize global oil markets. Russia and China have condemned the Israeli strikes, while the European Union emphasized the need for diplomatic resolution.
This fresh round of hostilities revives memories of past shadow wars between the two adversaries, though the directness and scale of the current exchange mark a dangerous new phase.
As both nations brace for potential further escalation, the international community watches closely, fearing that the already fragile Middle East may be on the brink of a broader war.
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