News Agencies:
A major escalation between Iran and Israel has left at least 78 people dead and more than 320 injured in Tehran, following a wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting nuclear and military infrastructure across Iran. Most of the casualties are reported to be civilians, including women and children, making it one of the deadliest single days of this recent confrontation.
The Israeli military launched more than 200 aircraft in coordinated precision strikes, hitting over 100 locations believed to be connected to Iran’s nuclear program and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Among the strategic targets were sites in Natanz and Isfahan—known centers for nuclear research and uranium enrichment. The strikes resulted in widespread structural damage, fires, and power outages across several urban districts.
Notably, high-profile Iranian figures were among the dead. These include Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, and Hossein Salami, the top commander of the IRGC. Iranian officials also confirmed the deaths of at least six senior nuclear scientists. These losses mark a significant blow to Iran’s military and scientific leadership.
Iran’s government has condemned the attacks as an act of war and vowed “severe retaliation,” framing the strikes as an assault on national sovereignty. Emergency services in Tehran remain overwhelmed as rescue efforts continue in affected neighborhoods.
On the international front, reactions remain mixed. The United Nations has urgently called for restraint, with many global powers urging both nations to step back from the brink of a broader war. However, some Western nations have signaled support for Israel’s security concerns, highlighting the region’s deepening instability.
With regional tensions running high and the death toll mounting, world leaders are now facing renewed pressure to intervene diplomatically before the conflict spirals further out of control.
