*Iran will pay unbearably heavy price for attacking our civilians – Israel
*US will strike Iran’s nuclear sites if Israel can’t destroy it and stop their bombs
According to Sky News, Iran claims it has successfully shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and numerous small drones, asserting that its promised response to Friday night’s Israeli attacks on its nuclear and military infrastructure has now begun.
This declaration coincides with reports of smoke rising from Tel Aviv after Iranian missiles were launched towards the city.
Air raid sirens blared across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as Iranian missiles approached Israeli airspace.
The Iranian Army released a statement confirming their “defence forces successfully hit and destroyed two F-35 fighter jets belonging to the Zionist entity,” adding that the “fate of the two fighter pilots remains unknown and is being investigated.” Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, also reported the commencement of the country’s retaliation.
Meanwhile, Iranian Tasnim news agency confirmed that missiles were fired from Shiraz and Isfahan within Iran towards Israel. In Tel Aviv, medics from Magen David Adom reported treating five people for injuries, including one in moderate condition and four with light shrapnel wounds, resulting from Iran’s ballistic missile attack.
This dramatic escalation follows Israel’s significant attack on Iran on Friday, which Jerusalem stated was aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear ambitions, weakening its military, and preventing it from acquiring an atomic weapon.
That Israeli operation reportedly targeted key facilities and resulted in the deaths of top Iranian generals and scientists.
Reacting to the current barrage, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted on X, warning that “The Zionist regime (Israel) will not remain unscathed from the consequences of its crime.”
He pledged that Iran’s “response will not be half-measured” and that Tehran would “inflict heavy blows” on Israel, asserting that Israel had initiated the war and would not be permitted “hit and run” attacks without grave consequences.
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ccording to Times of Israel, Israel has issued a stark warning to Iran, promising an “unbearably heavy price” for what it described as missile attacks targeting civilian areas. The pronouncement comes as Hebrew media widely reported Israel’s vow to strike back following the recent Iranian aggression.
A high-level Israeli political source, speaking to Channel 12, explicitly stated that “Iran will pay an unbearably heavy price for its fire at civilian areas.” While the exact nature of this retaliation remains unconfirmed by official Israeli channels, The Times of Israel newspaper suggested that the remark likely alludes to potential Israeli strikes on critical Iranian energy and infrastructure sites.
The heightened rhetoric underscores a perilous escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two regional adversaries. Iran’s recent missile attacks, the specifics of which are still emerging, have clearly crossed a red line for Israel, prompting an immediate and forceful response in diplomatic language.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with concerns mounting over the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Analysts suggest that any Israeli counter-strike on Iranian infrastructure would be a significant move, aimed at crippling Tehran’s capacity for future aggression and demonstrating Israel’s resolve to defend its borders and citizens.
Such a response would inevitably draw a strong reaction from Iran, perpetuating a dangerous cycle of retaliation. The coming days are expected to reveal the extent of Israel’s planned actions and the broader implications for regional stability.
*US will strike Iran’s nuclear sites if Israel can’t destroy it and stop their bombs – Trump
According to Times of Israel, a report by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid on Channel 12 revealed that US. President Donald Trump recently informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would consider launching a military strike on Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear facility if necessary to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Citing Israeli officials, Ravid said Trump conveyed this message during phone calls over the past several weeks, as Israel intensified its campaign against Iran’s nuclear and military sites.
The Fordo facility, a heavily fortified underground site, is reportedly beyond Israel’s military capability to destroy without external support. Ravid emphasized that if Israel’s ongoing airstrikes fail to neutralize Fordo, Iran’s nuclear infrastructure could remain operational.
Iran might even relocate its nuclear program to the facility, shielding it from further Israeli attacks and accelerating its path to a nuclear weapon. Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency confirmed that Fordo sustained only limited damage from recent Israeli strikes, underscoring the site’s resilience.
Despite Trump’s reported assurance, the White House has publicly denied plans for a US. strike, stating that now is not the time for such action. The conflicting signals highlight the delicate balance as Israel presses its offensive, launched days ago to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The campaign has raised global alarm, with fears of retaliation from Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah, potentially sparking a wider regional conflict. Oil markets are volatile, and diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent escalation.
The Fordo issue is poised to dominate discussions in the coming days, as Israel weighs its next steps and the US. deliberates its role. Trump’s reported willingness to intervene underscores the high stakes, but the White House’s denial suggests caution, leaving the conflict’s future uncertain.
