Israel Strikes Iran Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Israel launched targeted air strikes on Iran early Saturday, citing 'months of continuous attacks' by Iran and its proxies as the motive. This military action follows a significant escalation after Iran's launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1, which Tehran claimed was retaliation for the July assassination of a Hamas leader on Iranian soil. Multiple explosions were reported in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj, with Iranian state media confirming the blasts but not their cause. The strikes are part of a broader regional tension involving Israel's ongoing actions against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The U.S. is actively seeking to prevent further escalation, urging Israel to limit the scope of its retaliation. The situation remains fluid as political and military leaders in the region navigate the conflict's complexities.