Israel Pounds Tehran With Unprecedented Strikes, Says Defence Minister…Israel has launched what it describes as the most forceful and direct military assault on Iran’s capital, Tehran, marking a new and dangerous chapter in the long-standing hostilities between the two nations.
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed that Israeli forces are carrying out what he called “strikes of unprecedented force” aimed at crippling the Iranian government’s military infrastructure and disrupting its centres of power.
According to Katz, Israel is now directly targeting regime-controlled sites in the heart of Tehran.
The ongoing operation, which has seen waves of Israeli airstrikes hit the Iranian capital, represents a significant escalation in the conflict.
For the first time, Israeli fighter jets have struck deeply symbolic and strategic locations within Tehran, including the infamous Evin Prison and Revolutionary Guard offices.
These direct assaults follow earlier strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan, and Arak, which are believed to have severely damaged Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Israel’s military has named the campaign Operation Rising Lion, describing it as a large-scale effort involving hundreds of aircraft and precision-guided weapons.
The strikes have not only damaged military assets but have also caused widespread panic and displacement among civilians in Tehran.
Residents of District 3, one of Tehran’s most densely populated business zones, were ordered to evacuate their homes as Israeli strikes intensified.
Reports from the ground indicate that dozens of buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged, and at least 200 people, including civilians, have been killed in the attacks so far.
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The scale of the destruction has triggered urgent responses from humanitarian organisations and rights groups who warn of the growing toll on innocent lives.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has condemned the Israeli strikes, describing them as brutal and vowing a fierce response.
Iran has retaliated by launching a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.
The Israeli Defence Forces reported intercepting many of the incoming threats, but some missiles managed to strike their intended targets, causing additional casualties and damage.
Sources revealed that Israel’s attack strategy has been supported by covert intelligence operations.
It was reported that Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, played a critical role in weakening Iran’s air defence systems prior to the airstrikes.
Israeli drones were allegedly deployed inside Iran to sabotage missile batteries and disrupt Tehran’s ability to respond effectively.
The international community has reacted swiftly to the unfolding crisis.
The United Nations, the European Union, and major powers like China have called for immediate de-escalation, warning that the conflict is pushing the region toward an all-out war.
The United States, while acknowledging that Israel had informed them in advance of the operation, has urged restraint on all sides.
U.S. officials described further deep strikes into civilian areas as a potential tipping point that could trigger broader military engagement across the region.
Global energy markets are already feeling the impact of the escalating conflict.
Oil prices surged amid fears that the fighting could soon spill over into the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that handles a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.
Analysts warn that any disruption to this critical passage could send energy prices soaring and destabilize international markets.
Despite rising international pressure to halt the campaign, Israel appears determined to maintain its offensive.
Israeli officials insist that the strikes are necessary to neutralize what they describe as an imminent threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its military reach.
Iran, on the other hand, has vowed that it will not be intimidated and will continue to defend its sovereignty.
As both countries continue to exchange fire, the prospects for peace appear increasingly distant.
With the situation rapidly deteriorating and diplomacy struggling to catch up, the world now faces the terrifying possibility of a broader conflict with far-reaching consequences.
