President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that several top Iranian military commanders were killed in an overnight Israeli strike targeting Iran\u2019s nuclear weapons infrastructure. Speaking to CNN, Trump emphasized that the commanders did not \u201cdie of Covid\u201d or \u201cthe flu,\u201d underscoring Israel\u2019s strong military response after U.S. efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran failed. The deal sought to shift Iran\u2019s focus from weapons development to civilian nuclear power. On his Truth Social platform, Trump stated he had given Iran multiple chances to make a deal but warned of severe consequences if they failed. He highlighted the military strength of both the U.S. and Israel, warning Iran that more lethal actions were imminent. He described the Iranian hardliners as unaware of the looming consequences, saying, \u201cThey are all DEAD now,\u201d and urged Iran to negotiate before further destruction occurs.<\/p>\n
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Israel dubbed the operation \u201cOperation Rising Lion,\u201d focusing on Iran\u2019s nuclear sites and top military leaders, whom Tehran claimed to have replaced. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the U.S. was not involved in the strikes. Iran responded with a drone counterattack, labeling the attack a \u201cdeclaration of war\u201d and accusing the U.S. of complicity, which the Iranian Foreign Ministry said would bring repercussions. Other countries condemned the strikes. Saudi Arabia denounced the attacks as violations of sovereignty and international law, calling for dialogue and de-escalation despite its own concerns about Iran\u2019s nuclear program. Turkey also urged Israel to cease actions to avoid broader regional conflict, reflecting the rising tensions sparked by the strike.<\/p>\n
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