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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that Iran had crossed a red line after a barrage of missiles allegedly struck residential areas.
"If Ayatollah Ali Khamenei keeps firing missiles at Israeli civilians, Tehran will burn, Katz warned in a fiery statement.
The threat comes after Iran launched retaliatory strikes, responding to Israel’s devastating airstrikes on Friday, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders. According to Iran’s UN envoy, the attack killed at least 78 people, including civilians and high-ranking officials like: General Hossein Salami (Head of the IRGC). Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri (Armed Forces Chief of Staff). Ali Shamkhani (Former National Security Chief)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Operation Rising Lion, a large-scale military campaign aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Targets included: Natanz nuclear enrichment site, Ballistic missile program facilities and Key scientists linked to weapon development.
"We will continue this operation for as long as necessary to eliminate the Iranian threat," Netanyahu vowed.
In response, Ayatollah Khamenei announced a major military leadership overhaul, replacing slain commanders and warning of further retaliation.
Iranian state TV also issued a stark warning: "Any foreign bases aiding Israel will be targeted if they intercept our missiles."
With both nations exchanging deadly strikes and threats, the risk of a full-scale Middle East war is rising. As missiles rain down, the world watches to see if diplomacy can prevent catastrophe or if the region is on the brink of an irreversible showdown.