Iran Condemns Israel Night Attack, Warns Powerful Retaliation

Following a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, including the assassination of senior military commanders and nuclear scientists, Iran's leadership has vowed a strong and decisive response. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned that Israel faces a 'bitter and painful fate,' while President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran's legitimate and powerful retaliation will make Israel regret its actions, calling for national unity and resilience against psychological warfare. The Iranian Foreign Ministry attributed responsibility for the attack's consequences to the United States, condemning Israel's actions as violations of Iran's sovereignty. Israeli Defense Minister declared a state of emergency, and Israel confirmed the strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The United States, under President Donald Trump, pledged to defend Israel should Iran retaliate, reaffirming its commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Regional tensions escalated as Iran shut down its airspace, placed forces on high alert, and neighboring Iraq suspended flights amid fears of conflict spillover, with Iran-backed groups and allied militias expressing support for Tehran.