Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Escalation

Renewed rocket attacks by Iran have struck central Israel, including Tel Aviv, injuring at least eleven people amid a dramatic escalation in direct conflict between Iran and Israel. Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites, with Israel claiming their actions have delayed Iran’s nuclear program by two to three years—claims Iran disputes, insisting its nuclear activities are peaceful and will continue. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that continued Israeli aggression would provoke more devastating retaliation, as both sides trade threats and casualties mount, with hundreds killed and thousands wounded in Iran and significant losses reported in Israel. The conflict has shifted the regional power balance, exposing Iran’s military weaknesses and strengthening Israel’s position, while threats from Hamas and Hezbollah have diminished after Israeli offensives. Diplomatic talks in Geneva led by European officials have failed to produce progress, and the US is considering possible involvement. World leaders continue to call for a diplomatic solution, but immediate negotiations appear unlikely as violence continues.