On the other side, US President Donald Trump is considering joining Israel’s ongoing strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities
TEHRAN — Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the “battle has begun” after Tehran launched a hypersonic missile at Israel. This escalation has intensified the already volatile conflict, as the military confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day on Wednesday.
Israel has carried out a series of devastating airstrikes on Iranian territory, reportedly killing at least 224 individuals. Among the casualties are senior military figures, nuclear scientists, and civilians. In retaliation, Iran launched several attacks on Israeli targets, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people, including women and children, according to Israeli officials.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Israeli military confirmed the detection of additional missile launches originating from Iran.
The situation has drawn global concern, prompting US President Donald Trump to cut short his participation in the G7 summit in Canada. Before departing, he expressed firm support for Israel and issued a stark warning to residents of Tehran, advising them to evacuate in anticipation of potential escalation.
Trump Consider Joining Israel in war
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is considering joining Israel’s ongoing strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to US media reports. The development comes as Trump held a one-hour-and-20-minute meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday, where he reviewed options related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Sources familiar with the matter, including a senior intelligence official and a Department of Defence official, informed CBS News that President Trump is contemplating joining Israel’s multi-day military effort targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.
Speculation about deepening US involvement has been fuelled by President Trump’s abrupt departure from the G7 Summit and a series of ominous social media warnings. His recent demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” has further intensified the discussions surrounding potential American action.
The conflict erupted last Friday when Israel initiated a large-scale offensive aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. This action prompted swift and aggressive retaliation from Tehran, pushing the region closer to the brink of a broader war.
These developments come amid ongoing but fragile diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US to revive negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the media, stating that Israel’s actions have significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “I believe we have set them back a very, very long time,” he asserted. — With inputs from IANS.
