Middle East on Edge: Israel Launches "Broad-Scale" Strikes on Tehran

The conflict has escalated, with Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, repelling retaliatory strikes from Iran. The US has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran since last weekend, and the UN chief has called for serious diplomatic negotiations to stop the fighting.

By Mpho Dube, Editor-in-Chief, The Azanian

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Israel has launched a "broad-scale wave of strikes" on Tehran, using over 80 fighter jets to target military infrastructure, including a military university and missile launch sites, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The strikes come after Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, vowed that Tehran will never surrender, following US President Donald Trump's demand for "unconditional surrender".

Dramatic footage shows flames and explosions at Tehran's Mehrabad airport, with reports of damage to the airport and surrounding areas. The extent of the damage is unclear, but Iranian state media claims Israel struck the airport.

The conflict has escalated, with Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, repelling retaliatory strikes from Iran. The US has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran since last weekend, and the UN chief has called for serious diplomatic negotiations to stop the fighting.

Key Developments:

- Israel says it used over 80 fighter jets in pre-dawn strikes against Iran

- Iran's president vows "no surrender" as US demands unconditional surrender

- Mehrabad airport in Tehran shows flames and explosions

- Gulf states fend off Iranian retaliatory strikes

- US strikes over 3,000 targets in Iran since last weekend

- UN chief calls for diplomatic negotiations to stop the fighting