Israel Kills Top Iranian Generals in Major Strikes

Israel launched a major military operation, Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian nuclear and military sites and killing several top Iranian leaders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami, Armed Forces’ Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri, and former Atomic Energy Organisation head Fereydoon Abbasi. The operation, described as preemptive against Iran’s nuclear threat, reportedly paralyzed Tehran's military decision-making. In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the military vowed harsh retaliation, promising 'blood for blood.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the campaign would continue until the Iranian threat is neutralized. Israel has declared a state of emergency, while Iraq closed its airspace and suspended flights. The United States denied involvement as international concern mounts over a potential regional conflict.