Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iran’s missile production facilities, significantly damaging a key component of Iran's ballistic missile program. The strikes have heightened tensions between the two nations, with Iran vowing to defend itself and retaliate. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called for a measured response, while analysts warn that how Iran chooses to react could determine whether the conflict escalates into a broader regional war. The situation remains volatile, with casualties reported on both sides and fears of further destabilization in the Middle East.
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Live Updates: Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, appeared to strike a measured tone. He said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported.
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Analysis: Iran faces tough choices in deciding how to respond to Israeli strikes
How Iran chooses to respond to the unusually public Israeli airstrikes could determine whether the region spirals further toward all-out war or holds steady at an already devastating and destabilizing
