Israel Strikes Tehran, Iran Retaliates With Drones

Israel launched a major series of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites in Tehran, killing several top Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, marking the largest attacks on the Iranian capital since the 1980s. Iran retaliated by sending over 100 drones toward Israel, escalating hostilities and prompting warnings of further retaliation from Iranian leaders, who also accused the U.S. of responsibility despite official denials. The strikes have caused fear among Tehran residents, drawn condemnation from Gulf Arab states, and led to calls for restraint from European leaders. Diplomatic fallout includes the postponement of a UN conference on the Israel-Palestinian issue. The attacks have also caused political divisions within the U.S. and affected global markets, with oil prices rising and stocks dropping amid fears of broader regional instability. Analysts warn that the situation is highly volatile, with potential for further escalation across the Middle East.