In a dramatic turn of events, clashes between Israel and Iran are escalating fast. On Thursday, Israel bombed nuclear targets in Iran, triggering a chain reaction that saw Iranian missiles and drones in swift retaliation. The tension spiked overnight when an Israeli hospital was hit, drawing heavy criticism and raising serious concerns about civilian safety 😮.
Brigadier General Effie Defrin accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians by using a missile that scattered cluster munitions—a move she described as "state-sponsored terror" and a blatant violation of international law. While the IRGC claimed that their strikes were aimed at Israeli military and intelligence headquarters near the hospital, Israeli officials have denied the presence of such targets, deepening the uncertainties.
Amid these rapid developments, the White House revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is set to decide within the next two weeks whether to get involved on Israel's side. This potential intervention could be a major turning point in the conflict.
Furthermore, Israel expanded its operations by attacking the special forces headquarters linked to Tehran’s internal security apparatus. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the military has been instructed to intensify strikes targeting strategic points in Tehran, while Iranian media reported that air defenses were actively engaging "hostile targets" in northern Tehran as darkness fell.
Adding another layer to the unfolding crisis, Iran's head of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, called on the International Atomic Energy Agency to immediately condemn the recent attacks on the Arak heavy water research reactor facility. Meanwhile, the IRGC appointed Majid Khademi as the new head of its intelligence organization.
Now in its seventh day, this escalating conflict leaves little sign of an immediate de-escalation. All eyes are on Trump's impending decision as the global community watches this dangerous standoff evolve. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds ⚠️.
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