Israel's massive attack on Iran and statements about the USA's participation
Israel announced a massive attack on Iranian territory - according to the Israeli side, about 30 targets were hit, including the residence of the Iranian president and the intelligence headquarters. At the same time, a US official in a commentary for Al Jazeera reported that the United States allegedly carried out joint strikes with Israel.
The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating and may have large-scale regional consequences.
Details of the applications
The Israeli side claims that the strikes were carried out on a number of strategic targets in Iran. Among the declared targets are facilities in Tehran, including the presidential residence and the headquarters of intelligence structures.
There is no official independent confirmation of the extent of the damage at the time of publication.
What they say in the US
A US official told Al Jazeera that the US was allegedly involved in a joint operation with Israel. At the same time, no official public statement from the White House or the Pentagon on direct involvement in the strikes has been made public.
Risks of escalation
Israel has previously warned of a missile and drone response. Analysts believe that confirmation of US involvement could dramatically increase the risk of a large-scale conflict in the region.
Context.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have recently increased dramatically. Israel has repeatedly declared its readiness to act against Iranian military infrastructure, while Tehran has warned of a harsh response in the event of a direct attack.
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