In a very serious development, Iran and Israel exchanged powerful missile strikes early Saturday. This happened just after Israel carried out its biggest air attack ever on Iran. The Israeli military says this attack was meant to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon. The situation has quickly turned into a dangerous conflict that could affect the whole region.
Air Raid Sirens and Explosions in Israel
- Tel Aviv and Jerusalem under threat: Loud sirens woke people in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the two biggest cities in Israel. People ran to shelters as Iranian missiles flew overhead.
- The Israeli army said that dozens of missiles were launched by Iran, and many were stopped by Israel’s air defense system.
- Rescue workers were sent to many places in Israel where missiles hit, but there were no details about how many people were hurt or killed.
Iran Also Faces Explosions
- In Iran, people in Tehran, the capital, heard several big explosions, according to local news agencies.
- Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport was hit by two missiles, and fires were seen at the location. This airport is close to important Iranian government sites and is also home to military aircraft.
- In Tel Aviv, a tall building was damaged, and in Ramat Gan, a nearby city, an entire apartment building was destroyed.
- Israeli emergency services said 34 people were injured on Friday night, and one person died. Most of the injuries were minor.
Missile Strikes Continue on Both Sides
- Iran sent more missile waves on Saturday morning. Loud explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem again.
- This was Iran’s response to Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities and military commanders the day before.
- Iran said Israel destroyed part of its Natanz nuclear site and killed several senior military leaders.
- Iran claims its nuclear program is only for peaceful energy, not for making weapons. But Western countries and Israel believe Iran may be trying to build nuclear bombs.
U.S. Joins the Defense Efforts
- According to two U.S. officials, the U.S. military helped shoot down some Iranian missiles that were flying toward Israel on Friday.
- Israel’s army said Iran fired less than 100 missiles that day. Most were stopped or missed their targets. Still, several buildings were hit.
Global Concerns and Political Reactions
- The U.N.’s nuclear chief said Israel destroyed an important uranium plant above ground at Natanz. The U.N. is checking if two other nuclear sites—Fordow and Isfahan—were also attacked.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Israel of starting a war. An Iranian official said nowhere in Israel is safe and promised “painful revenge.”
- Iran’s U.N. representative said 78 people, including senior military officers, died in Israeli strikes. Over 320 people were injured, most of them civilians. He also blamed the U.S. for supporting Israel and said it was partly responsible.
- On the other hand, Israel’s U.N. envoy said they acted to protect their country, as Iran was very close to having enough uranium to build several bombs.
U.S. President Trump Urges a Deal
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump said it is “not too late” for Iran to stop the fighting and make a new nuclear deal.
- Iran had been talking with the U.S. about a possible agreement, but Trump’s administration had earlier ended the 2015 deal.
- Talks were expected to continue in Oman on Sunday, but Iran now says it might not join.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry said, “You can’t talk about peace and at the same time let Israel bomb our country.”
This Breaking News story highlights a major rise in violence between Iran and Israel. The Daily news highlights show that both sides are not backing down. The U.S. is involved, and the situation could become even more dangerous if a peaceful solution is not found soon. The world is watching closely, hoping this doesn’t turn into a bigger war in the Middle East.
