Israel threatens surge in attacks, Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility was hit
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Israel’s Defense Minister warned of a significant increase in Israeli and U.S. attacks against Iran, following an Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv and ongoing hostilities in the region.
- Iran launched a missile attack on the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran’s capability to strike targets much farther than previously acknowledged; Britain condemned the attack and highlighted the threat Iran poses to regional security.
- Iran’s Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit in an airstrike with no reported radiation leakage, while the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating the incident.
- Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about potentially winding down military operations, the U.S. is deploying additional troops and amphibious assault ships to the Middle East, signaling continued military engagement
