Tehran, Iran: The United States and Israel unleashed a series of fierce airstrikes on oil and fuel depots across Tehran, igniting massive infernos that blanketed the city in thick, choking smoke, according to British news agencies.
The Israeli military confirmed that multiple strategic fuel storage facilities were targeted in a coordinated high-intensity operation, producing towering fireballs, deafening explosions, and a pervasive acrid smell that filled the air.
In swift retaliation, Iran deployed drones and missiles toward Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. In Dubai, debris from a defensive interception killed one civilian and inflicted damage on two skyscrapers, underscoring the escalating volatility across the Gulf region.
US President Donald Trump warned that the conflict could continue until the Iranian military hierarchy is completely neutralized, ominously stating aboard Air Force One that a time may come when no one remains to surrender.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that Israel would sustain its military campaign with maximum force, revealing a strategic blueprint aimed at toppling the Iranian government.
Iran’s Deputy Minister of Defense asserted that the nation’s arsenal of missiles, drones, and bombs remains fully operational and secure, highlighting Tehran’s capacity to withstand prolonged assaults.
Reports indicate that in just the first week of the confrontation, the Israeli Air Force executed nearly 3,400 strikes, targeting missile production facilities and critical infrastructure, deploying thousands of advanced weapons systems.
President Trump also criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, stating the US does not require allies who only seek to join a war after victory seems assured.
The situation remains tense and unpredictable, with fears mounting over a potential broader regional conflagration.
