The Middle East is on edge as Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” rains bombs on Iran’s nuclear and military sites since June 13, 2025. Israel claims it’s a desperate move to stop Iran’s uranium enrichment, now nearing weapons grade, from fueling a nuclear threat. Iran’s fighting back, launching deadly missile barrages on Tel Aviv and Haifa, with over 224 deaths reported, mostly civilians. The region teeters on the brink of all-out war as U.S.-led peace talks crumble.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s strikes, stating, “Israel’s aggression is a grave violation of our sovereignty. If attacks stop, our responses will stop, but the U.S. must rein in Israel or face consequences.” He accused the U.S. of complicity and demanded a ceasefire.
President Donald Trump backed Israel, calling the strikes “absolutely fantastic” and warning Iran, “They got struck, and more’s coming if they don’t back down.” Yet, he urged diplomacy, saying, “Iran’s foolish not to sign a deal before it’s too late.”
Will this spiral into chaos, or can a deal defuse the crisis? Stay tuned as the stakes soar.
