Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pledged "revenge" after Israeli strikes killed security chief Ali Larijani and commander of the Basij paramilitary forces Gholamreza Soleimani. Araghchi asserted that Tehran's political system remains strong as the conflict entered its 19th day.

Iran launched further attacks on Israel, causing extensive property damage, following an earlier strike that killed two people in Ramat Gan. The conflict is increasingly spilling across the region, with Iran and allied groups firing missiles and drones targeting Gulf countries, including reported attacks in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan.

Political tensions are rising in the United States, as senior counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned, stating, "We started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby." Meanwhile, President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies and partners for failing to provide stronger military support in efforts to end Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

The regional situation is becoming more complex, with the conflict's expansion potentially leading to new frictions in international relations. The confrontation between Iran and Israel is evolving into a broader crisis engulfing the entire Middle East.

Source: www.aljazeera.com