Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalates attacks on Iran, asserting significant impact on Tehran's nuclear program while Tehran cancels U.S. talks amid rising tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an intensification of military operations against Iran, claiming that prior Israeli attacks have likely delayed Iran's nuclear program by years.
In a video message, Netanyahu stated, "We will strike every location and every target of the Ayatollah regime, and what they have experienced so far is nothing compared to what awaits them in the coming days."
In response to heightened tensions, Tehran has cancelled a scheduled round of nuclear negotiations with the United States that was set to take place in Oman.
Reports indicate that Israel's recent strikes have not only targeted senior levels of the Iranian military command but have also impacted Iran's oil and gas infrastructure for the first time.
Iranian state media reported a fire at a gas field following these strikes.
The Iranian authorities have disclosed that approximately 60 individuals, including 29 children, lost their lives in an Israeli attack on a residential complex, with additional reports of strikes occurring across the country.
In total, Israel confirmed that it targeted over 150 sites in its military operations.
In retaliation, Iranian attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least three people in Israel.
Former U.S. President
Donald Trump expressed support for Israel's military actions, warning Iran of more severe repercussions in the future.
He commented that it was not too late for Israel's attacks to cease, contingent upon a swift acceptance by Tehran of a significant reduction in enriched uranium levels at previously scheduled talks with Washington.
The host nation, Oman, confirmed today that the next round of negotiations has been called off.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that continuing discussions would be unreasonable amidst ongoing Israeli "barbaric" attacks.