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Tehran Faces Sixth Day of Israeli Airstrikes Amid Ominous Warning
Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a fever pitch Tuesday night as Iran issued a chilling statement, warning of a coming event “that the world will remember for centuries.” This ominous declaration came just hours before intense Israeli airstrikes pounded Iran’s capital city of Tehran early Wednesday morning.
At least one of Wednesday’s strikes appeared to target the Hakimiyeh neighborhood, home to a Revolutionary Guard academy. This follows earlier Israeli warnings of potential strikes in an area south of Mehrabad International Airport, a densely populated zone containing residential areas, military installations, and various businesses. Israel also claimed to have eliminated General Ali Shadmani, purportedly Tehran’s highest-ranking remaining military officer.
These attacks come on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and the deployment of American warplanes to the Middle East. President Trump’s recent pronouncements on the conflict, including remarks about knowing the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have further muddied the waters regarding the extent of U.S. involvement.
Meanwhile, Tehran residents continue to flee their homes amidst the escalating violence. Israel maintains that its ongoing air campaign, now in its sixth day, is crucial to thwarting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The strikes have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 224 people in Iran. Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones, claiming the lives of 24 people in Israel.
The situation remains highly volatile and the international community watches with bated breath.