Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Vows to Destroy Key Infrastructure After Trump's Power Plant Threat
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Israel has intensified its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordering the demolition of bridges and houses, signaling preparations for a prolonged ground invasion and bombing campaign targeting southern Lebanon.
- Iranian missile strikes hit the Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad near Israel’s main nuclear facility, causing numerous injuries and demonstrating Tehran’s capability to retaliate despite ongoing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
- The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, with over 2,000 people killed primarily in Iran and Lebanon, and more than a million displaced in Lebanon alone, sparking fears of a humanitarian crisis and long-term occupation.
- U.S. officials, including former President Trump and the U.S. ambassador to the UN, have
