The conflict between Iran and Israel intensified dramatically as Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared open war, stating on social media, “In the name of God, the battle begins.” He further vowed a “strong response” against the “terrorist Zionist regime,” warning of relentless retaliation.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed launching hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles in what it dubbed the 11th wave of Operation Honest Promise 3. Iranian state media reported swarms of drones targeting Israeli positions, claiming Iranian forces had gained "complete control over the skies" of occupied territories.
In response, Israeli warplanes conducted pre-dawn strikes on Tehran, with explosions rocking several districts including Piroozi, Sabalan, and Sayyad. Civilians in District 18 were warned to evacuate ahead of the attacks.
As the war enters its sixth day, the United States is closely monitoring developments. President Donald Trump convened his National Security Council in the White House Situation Room to evaluate potential U.S. involvement. Though Trump emphasized that America played no role in Israel’s bombing campaign, he issued a chilling warning to Iran: surrender unconditionally or face consequences. He hinted at intelligence regarding Khamenei's location, saying the U.S. “knows where he is hiding” but would not act “for now.”
With American forces on high alert, the U.S. has temporarily closed its embassy in Jerusalem, fueling speculation of imminent military involvement.
OpinionExpress.In
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