Israeli Airstrikes Hit Tehran, Escalate Regional Conflict

Israel has intensified its airstrikes against Iran, targeting both military and civilian locations in Tehran, including the Iranian state broadcaster, Quds Force command center, and Tehran International Airport, where two F-14 Tomcats were destroyed. The attack on the state broadcaster was shown live, causing injuries and widespread panic as civilians fled the city amid confusion and traffic jams. Israeli strikes have killed civilians and aid workers, including three Iranian Red Crescent rescue workers, leading to accusations of war crimes and breaches of international humanitarian law. Iran has responded with missile barrages against Israel, most of which were intercepted, while some attacks did not trigger alerts in Israel. The conflict has resulted in over 224 killed and 1,481 wounded in Iran, and at least 24 deaths in Israel, with both sides resisting international calls for de-escalation. The violence has reached the heart of Tehran, traumatizing its population and heightening fears of a broader regional war.