Deadly Conflict Between Israel and Iran Escalates Amid Global Concern
In a heightened period of tension, deadly missiles have been exchanged between Israel and Iran, resulting in reported fatalities among civilians and military personnel on both sides. The conflict started after Israel launched a "precise and integrated preemptive strike" against Iranian nuclear facilities and military targets early Friday morning.
According to the Israeli Air Force (IAF), the strikes aimed to damage the Iranian nuclear program in response to the Iranian regime's ongoing aggression against Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Operation Rising Lion, part of which consists of weakening Iran's nuclear capabilities, would continue for as many days as needed to remove the threat.
Iran vowed a painful response, with retaliatory attacks escalating tensions overnight. US President Donald Trump expressed grave concern over the escalating missile exchanges, warning Iran that serious consequences would be imposed should the US be targeted in any form of retaliation. The situation brought renewed attention from international leaders on Sunday afternoon, emphasizing the need to prevent bloodshed and promote peaceful resolutions.
Iran's main military commander, Major General Hossein Salami, reported being eliminated alongside other high-ranking officials in Friday's airstrikes. They were part of several influential figures involved in Iran's military programs, which Israel targeted on Friday.
Among those targeted among top Iranian nuclear personnel include scientists like Mohsen Mahdi and Akbar Motalebi Zadeh who specialized in nuclear engineering and mechanics, respectively. Senior officials within the IRGC also succumbed to the assault, including experts Amir Ali Hajizadeh and Gholamreza Mehrabi. These were reported victims among key figures associated with development initiatives such as Iran's UAVs.
Another prominent victim reportedly killed by Israel was an expert in chemical engineering. The total death toll includes senior nuclear scientist, nuclear scientist like Majid Samayi Ali Shah, several others.