Key Highlights
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- Iran drone strike on Duqm Port explainedLarge explosion rocks Iran’s capital as Israel begins striking targets in the ‘heart of Tehran’ The short visuals show explosions and plumes of smoke rising over Tehran, with strikes concentrated on key IRGC and defence installations.
- Also read | Oman: Oil tanker attacked off coast, four injured; 15 Indians aboard vessel The United States and Israel said the strikes were part of “the most ambitious series of attacks on Iran in decades.” Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday.
- US President Donald Trump defended the operation, stating it was aimed at ending a decades-long threat from Iran and preventing nuclear weapon development, giving Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country.” Trump added that the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” would continue through the week or as long as necessary.
- The airstrikes mark the second U. S.-Israel attack on Iran in eight months and are expected to create a strategic and leadership vacuum within Tehran.
