News Desk — Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran early Friday, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and senior military commanders in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “decisive moment in Israel’s history.”

Key Developments:

– Israeli Strikes Hit Natanz Nuclear Facility, Revolutionary Guards HQ
– Explosions reported at Iran’s primary uranium enrichment site in Natanz.
– Iranian state TV claims Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami killed in strikes on Tehran.
– Residential areas reportedly hit, with state media claiming children among the dead.

– Netanyahu Declares “Operation Rising Lion”- Aims to “roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s survival.”
– Strikes target nuclear scientists, missile programs, and military infrastructure.
– Israeli official warns Iran could produce 15 nuclear bombs within days.

– Mossad Sabotage Operations

– Covert actions reportedly damaged missile sites and air defenses ahead of strikes.

– Iran Expected to Retaliate

– Israel closes Ben Gurion Airport, braces for missile and drone attacks.
– Defense Minister Israel Katz warns of imminent threats to civilians.

– U.S. Denies Involvement

– Secretary of State Marco Rubio states Israel acted alone in “self-defense.”
– U.S. prioritizes protecting American troops in the region.

Global Reactions

– Iran condemns the attack, vowing retaliation.
– Markets react sharply, with oil prices surging on fears of regional escalation.
– UN Security Council expected to convene an emergency session.

What’s Next?

– Israel signals prolonged campaign, with strikes potentially continuing for days.
– Risk of full-scale war as Iran mobilizes proxies (Hezbollah, Houthis) for possible counterstrikes.

Source: Reuters