Iran Strikes Back After Israel's Operation Rising Lion; Netanyahu Warns of Escalation

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Tensions flare in the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange intense missile strikes, marking a dangerous escalation in the region and sparking fears of a broader conflict

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Israel launches a sweeping operation targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, ballistic missile facilities, and top military leaders, with strikes reported deep inside Iranian territory

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The Israeli attack destroys parts of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile production sites, and command centers, killing top military commanders and nuclear scientists

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Iran retaliates with hundreds of ballistic missiles aimed at central Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, warning that "everyone will feel it" after what it calls Israel’s criminal aggression

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares more strikes are planned, stating that Iran does not know what hit them and addressing the people of Iran directly in a defiant speech

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for Iran’s strikes, targeting Israeli military centers, claiming successful hits, and accusing Israel of criminal aggression

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Explosions rock Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as buildings are damaged, several residents are injured, and Israeli defense systems intercept multiple threats while struggling to counter all attacks

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Former US President Trump backs Israel’s actions, stating Iran had a chance for a nuclear deal and warning that its refusal has led to severe consequences

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Iran vows to intensify its attacks and threatens to target bases of any regional allies supporting Israel, with both sides escalating their operations overnight

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As the skies over the Middle East blaze with missile trails and explosions, the region teeters on the brink of a larger war, with no resolution in sight

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