Israel retaliatory strikes on Iran intensify despite Trump’s plea to Netanyahu

Israel retaliatory strikes on Iran

Israel retaliatory strikes on Iran have surged, hitting strategic sites across Tehran’s outskirts, even as former President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause any immediate retaliation. Washington’s diplomatic overture appears to have little sway on the ground. Tehran responded with a barrage of ↓ 5 missiles, prompting a rapid Israeli air response that Reuters confirmed targeted missile depots and command hubs.

“The escalation cannot be ignored,” an unnamed senior Israeli officer warned.

Analysts warn the exchange risks spiraling into a broader regional clash, especially as U.S. officials scramble to mediate. Bloomberg notes that any further Israeli strikes could trigger a chain reaction involving Hezbollah and militias in Lebanon.

Intel provided by: Elara Vance

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