The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran over the weekend, a move Washington said was aimed at crippling Tehran\u2019s military capabilities and preventing the development of nuclear weapons. Israeli forces targeted government and security sites in Tehran, while U.S. operations extended to Iranian missile bases and command centers. The Pentagon has named the campaign \u201cEpic Fury.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Donald Trump said the strikes were designed to \u201celiminate a threat,\u201d though he insisted they were not intended to bring about regime change. The offensive followed years of mounting tension over Iran\u2019s nuclear program, its ballistic missile arsenal, and its support for regional militias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iranian officials vowed retaliation, accusing Washington and Tel Aviv of violating international law. State media reported the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though independent verification remains uncertain. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has already launched missile and drone attacks against Israel, raising fears of a wider regional war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long the conflict could last remains unclear. Trump suggested the active phase might end \u201cwithin four weeks or less\u201d if Iran accepts de\u2011escalation. Analysts warn, however, that sustained missile exchanges could strain Israel\u2019s defenses and prolong hostilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public reaction has been sharply divided. Supporters of the strikes argue they were necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to protect U.S. and Israeli interests. Critics, including voices across Europe and the Middle East, warn the campaign risks destabilizing the region and undermining prospects for diplomacy. On social media, many expressed alarm at the potential for escalation, while others voiced relief that Western powers were taking decisive action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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