Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Site, Cancels US Talks Amid Escalating Tensions

IDF Declares Iran Primary Combat Zone

• 🎯 The IDF has declared Iran its primary combat zone, shifting focus away from Gaza to aid in hostage recovery.
• 🚀 Israel confirmed striking Iran's Fordow nuclear site and launched "Operation Rising Lion," targeting over 40 locations in Tehran.
• 💥 Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed continued strikes against Iran.

Iranian Retaliation and Canceled Talks

• 💔 Three Israelis were killed and 76 injured in Iranian missile attacks on population centers in Israel.
• 🗣️ Iran has canceled talks with the US, calling negotiations "unjustifiable" under Israeli attacks.
• ✈️ Ben Gurion Airport remains closed amid heightened tensions and military escalation.

Israeli Air Operations Over Tehran

• ✈️ Israeli fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles conducted strikes across Tehran, targeting over 40 locations including missile systems and command centers.
• 🗺️ The operation involved flights over Tehran for approximately two and a half hours, with UAVs providing continuous aerial support.
• 🛡️ This deep strike into Iran was enabled by initial attacks that neutralized many of Iran's air defense systems, creating aerial freedom of operation.

Threats and Future Operations

• ⚔️ Israeli Air Force pilots are expected to operate over Tehran soon, with threats to hit any target belonging to the "mullah regime."
• ⚠️ The statement emphasized that current actions are minimal compared to what can be expected from Israel in the coming days.
• 🇮🇷 Israel continues to attack various areas in Iran as part of "Operation Rising Lion."