Iran Launches New Missile Strikes on Israel; US Response Detailed

Overnight Missile Attacks on Israel

• 🎯 Iran launched a new wave of retaliatory missile attacks on Israel overnight, resulting in at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries.
• 💥 One missile caused minor damage near the US consulate in Tel Aviv, but no American personnel were harmed.
• ⚠️ Israel's defense minister warned that residents of Tehran could be caught in the crossfire.

Escalation and Casualties

• ⚡ The strikes are a response to Israel's surprise attack on Iran last week, leading to casualties on both sides.
• 🇮🇱 Israel has reported at least 24 deaths, while Iran's toll is over 200 people, including women and children.
• ⚔️ Israel has also continued to assassinate senior military commanders and nuclear scientists in Iran.

US Stance and President Trump's Involvement

• 🚫 The US State Department is instructing embassies to relay that the US is not involved in the Israeli strikes on Iran.
• 🛡️ A directive reiterates that no government or proxy should target American citizens, bases, or infrastructure, with the US maintaining a defensive posture in the region.
• 📢 President Trump stated that if US interests are attacked by Iran, the full might of US armed forces will be deployed.

Opposition to Assassination Plan

• 🤝 Sources confirm that President Trump opposed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, conveying to Netanyahu that it was not a good idea.
• 📉 The sixth round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a nuclear deal, scheduled for the weekend, was cancelled.