Escalating Middle East Tensions: Israel-Iran Clash Intensifies
Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, targeting missile production facilities, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The attack brings Israel and Iran closer to potential all-out war amidst increasing regional violence. Iran condemned the strikes, and Israel claimed these were necessary responses to missile threats from Iran.

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Israel has conducted a series of strategic airstrikes against Iran, targeting facilities involved in missile production. The Israeli military justified these actions as a response to missile threats, risking heightened tensions across the volatile Middle East region, already strained by conflicts involving Hamas and Hezbollah.
In retaliation, Iran condemned the airstrikes as a breach of international law and promised a response. The Iranian government emphasized its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, signaling an alarming escalation in the regional conflict, affecting various nations.
Meanwhile, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the scope of the strikes, advocating for more aggressive actions against Iran to deter future threats. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, further inflaming the geopolitical landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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