Tel Aviv (Web Desk): Israel has announced the launch of the next phase of its military operations against Iran. The Israeli Army Chief stated that surprise measures will be taken, but officials are not disclosing the specifics at this time.
The upcoming phase aims to target and neutralize the remaining Iranian leadership and military capabilities.
According to Israeli officials, Israel has already struck Iran’s air defense system in Isfahan and a ballistic missile launcher in Qom, significantly degrading Iran’s military infrastructure.
Casualty reports indicate that combined U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 1,230 people, the majority of whom were schoolgirls in Minab.
In retaliation, Iranian and Hezbollah attacks have resulted in the deaths of 11 Israelis, while 6 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iranian attacks.
In addition, Israeli operations in Lebanon have left 77 people dead, with further casualties reported in neighboring countries: 4 in Kuwait, 1 in Bahrain, 1 in Oman, and 3 in the United Arab Emirates.
The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides warning of continued escalation. International observers have expressed concern over the growing humanitarian toll and the risk of a wider regional conflict.