Israel Launches Airstrikes on 200 Iran Targets Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has launched extensive air strikes against over 200 Iranian targets, including nuclear sites and missile launchers, in response to missile attacks from Tehran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the two nations. Israeli officials, including Ambassador Leiter, emphasize that the strikes aim to neutralize Iran's nuclear threat and prevent its intention to destroy Israel, while Israel’s leadership considers all options on the table should Iran continue targeting civilians, although regime overthrow is not currently the declared goal. Iran’s leadership was reportedly caught off guard by the timing of Israel’s preemptive strikes, which occurred just before planned US-Iran negotiations. Despite the severity of the strikes, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no radiation leaks from the hit nuclear sites. Israel acknowledges that some Iranian ballistic missiles have breached its defenses, resulting in casualties and damage. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called on Iranians to rise against their government, further intensifying the rhetoric amid fears of a broader regional war.