Israeli Operation Kills Iran's Hossein Salami, Sparks Fears of Wider Conflict in Middle East

International News: The Middle East stands once again at the edge of a potential war. On Friday morning, Israel carried out a major airstrike on Iran, in which Iran's Revolutionary Guards' chief commander Hossein Salami has been reported to have been killed. This action was part of Israel's military operation "Rising Lion," which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched with the aim of "completely ending" Iran's nuclear activities.

After the Explosions in Tehran, panic spread on social media

During the attack, several massive explosions took place in the northeastern areas of the capital, Tehran. Locals said that after the loud explosions, panic spread across the city. In the pictures going viral on social media, black smoke and damaged buildings can be clearly seen. It is believed that nuclear and military bases were specifically targeted in the attack.

Death of Hossein Salami sparks mourning across the country 

Iran's state news agency has officially confirmed the death of senior Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami. Salami was considered a strong pillar of Iran's defense structure. His death has caused a major shock to the Iranian security system, and there is a wave of mourning across the country. At the same time, high government officials have termed it a "declaration of war."

Iran's warning

The Iranian Security Ministry has clearly stated that this "irresponsible and provocative attack" by Israel will be answered soon and decisively. A senior official said, "Our retaliation is being planned at the highest military level; when the time comes, the enemy will be given a befitting reply." However, the time frame for this retaliation has not been clarified at the moment.

Israel's policy: Strike first so that the threat ends

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has described this attack as a part of a "preemptive strike." According to the statement, “Iran is now closer than ever to acquiring nuclear weapons, posing a grave threat not just to Israel but to the entire world.” Our campaign will continue until we completely destroy its nuclear capabilities." It is clear from this statement that tensions may increase further in the coming days.

The whole region trembles with the fear of war

After this incident, many countries in the Middle East have issued an alert on their borders. Many global powers, including the US, Russia, and China, are keeping a close eye on the situation. Experts believe that if there is a retaliatory attack from Iran, this conflict could push the entire region towards a devastating war.