The world was thrust into a state of high alert Friday after Israel launched a sweeping, high-intensity air assault on Iran, striking over 100 targets, including nuclear facilities, missile factories and military sites.
The strikes killed six nuclear scientists, Iran’s armed forces chief of staff, and two top Revolutionary Guard commanders.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the offensive as a “decisive moment in Israel’s history,” saying it aimed to cripple Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and long-range missile capabilities. “We cannot and will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon,” he said in a televised address.
According to Israeli Army Radio, 200 fighter jets dropped 330 munitions in a pre-dawn blitz targeting Iran’s main uranium enrichment facilities and critical infrastructure.
Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency and sealed off its airspace, bracing for retaliation. Hours later, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory, triggering ongoing air defense operations.
