Intense bombing in Tehran, Isfahan
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U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian cities Tehran and Isfahan, marking rare direct U.S. military action on Iranian soil.
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The U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes on Tehran and Isfahan early Wednesday morning, with black smoke visible across both Iranian cities. The strikes represent a significant escalation in the military conflict between Israel and Iran, which has intensified over the past months following regional tensions. Iran's air defense systems appeared to engage the incoming aircraft, though the full scope of damage remained unclear in initial reports. The operation marks a direct strike on Iranian territory by the U.S. military, a threshold that has rarely been crossed in recent decades. Regional analysts expect Iranian retaliation could follow, potentially drawing the broader Middle East deeper into active conflict.
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