🌍 Iran-Israel War Update: Here's Everything We Know So Far
The conflict between Iran and Israel has rapidly escalated into one of the most dangerous confrontations in the Middle East in over a decade. From nuclear facility bombings to targeted assassinations and diplomatic standstills, here’s a comprehensive summary of what’s unfolding in real-time:
📞 "One Phone Call Can Stop the War" — Iranian Official to CNN
An unnamed senior Iranian official told CNN that a single phone call from former U.S. President Donald Trump to Israeli leadership could be enough to halt the attacks. However, the same source said Iran will only return to U.S.-led negotiations if Israel stops its military operations.
This comes after a failed de-escalation meeting in Geneva, where EU diplomats met their Iranian counterparts without much progress.
💣 Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Nuclear Site
On Saturday, Israel reportedly launched a targeted airstrike on the Isfahan Nuclear Research Complex, one of Iran’s most critical nuclear facilities.
While Iranian officials claim there were no radiation leaks, they’ve advised nearby residents to avoid the area as emergency crews continue containment efforts.
🔥 Direct Attack in Qom: Top Commander Killed
In a rare strike on a civilian residential building in Qom, at least 2 people were killed and 4 injured, according to Iranian state media.
Shortly after, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the IDF successfully eliminated Iranian top military commander Saeed Izhadi in a precision strike on an apartment.
🚀 Iran's Retaliation: Overnight Missile Strikes
Iran responded by launching a wave of missile attacks overnight. In Holon, a central Israeli city, a building caught fire after a rocket was intercepted, causing shrapnel damage. Emergency services confirmed no casualties.
🧨 Ongoing Assault on Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure
Israeli military operations targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure have continued. Early Saturday, another strike hit a facility in central Isfahan, according to Iranian news agencies.
🕊️ Diplomatic Deadlock
Iran has clearly stated it will not return to negotiations with the U.S. as long as Israel's military aggression continues. Meanwhile, Trump commented to reporters in New Jersey:
“If someone’s winning, now’s not the time to ask for peace.”
🔍 Intelligence Clash: Trump vs. U.S. Agencies
In a surprising remark, Trump contradicted his own intelligence agencies by saying they were wrong in underestimating Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
He rejected Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s earlier testimony that Iran is not actively pursuing a bomb:
“Then the intel community got it wrong,” Trump said bluntly.
🕌 Muslim World Reacts: OIC Summit in Istanbul
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consisting of 57 Muslim-majority nations, convened in Istanbul on Saturday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the summit, where Iran pushed for the Israeli airstrikes to be officially condemned and discussed as a priority.
The summit is expected to issue a statement addressing “Israeli aggression.”
