Iran Claims Hits on Israel, Vows Continued Strikes Amid Escalating Conflict

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated dramatically following a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities and senior commanders in Tehran, which Iran has condemned as terrorist acts against civilians, including women and children. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israeli cities, causing casualties and damage, and promised more devastating retaliations against Israeli targets, warning that the inhabitants of Tehran will pay for Iranian strikes on civilians. Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have vowed severe and relentless revenge, emphasizing that Iran will defend itself until the last breath and will bring an end to this conflict initiated by Israel. Iran's leadership accused Israel of violating international laws and claimed the US covertly supported the strikes, although the US denied involvement. Both sides have engaged in military and political maneuvers, with Iran asserting it will write the ending to this conflict and threatening severe punishment for Israel and its supporters. The situation remains volatile with the potential for further regional escalation.