Israel and Iran engaged in another night of intense cross-border attacks, with civilian casualties mounting on both sides. Israeli rescue teams worked through the rubble of bombed residential areas, searching for survivors after at least seven people, including children, were killed. Meanwhile, Iran reported heavy losses from Israeli strikes, including a 14-story apartment collapse in Tehran that killed 60, among them 29 children. The conflict shows no signs of de-escalation, with both nations vowing further retaliation.
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening a devastating US military response if American interests were targeted. However, he also hinted at a possible diplomatic resolution, though no specifics were provided. Iran canceled planned nuclear talks with the US, dismissing negotiations while under what it called Israel’s “barbarous” bombardment. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Tehran would face even greater strikes in the coming days.
The latest wave of Iranian attacks began late Saturday, with missiles targeting Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv, forcing over a million Israelis into bomb shelters. Israel’s missile defense systems intercepted several projectiles, but explosions still rocked major cities. In response, Israeli airstrikes hit key Iranian sites, including the Shahran oil depot and the Defense Ministry building, sparking fires but causing only minor damage, according to Iranian state media.
The conflict has now drawn in regional actors, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels claiming missile strikes on central Israel—marking their first direct involvement. The death toll in Israel has risen to at least 10, with over 300 injured since Friday, while Iran reports nearly 80 fatalities. As the violence escalates, international calls for a ceasefire grow louder, but with both sides entrenched in retaliation, the risk of a full-scale war looms larger than ever.