Israel Launches Massive Strikes on Iran Amid Regional Condemnation

Israel launched widescale military strikes on nuclear and military targets in Iran, including near Tehran, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing disputes over Iran's nuclear program. The strikes, described by Israel as "pre-emptive," followed criticism by the International Atomic Energy Agency of Iran's lack of cooperation with inspectors. Iran responded by announcing the development of a new uranium enrichment facility and called for retaliation, with mass demonstrations in Tehran demanding revenge for the killed leaders. Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt strongly condemned the Israeli attacks, calling them violations of international law and warning of increased instability. Lebanon's Hezbollah also condemned the strikes, threatening that they could ignite broader conflict. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump supported Israel's right to defend itself and emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, while urging diplomatic efforts to avoid further escalation.