Two deputy commanders of Iran's armed forces general staff were killed in Israeli attacks, state media confirmed Saturday. While the exact timing remains unclear, the deaths mark a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations.
Unprecedented Israeli Strikes
Israeli operations since Friday have reportedly claimed at least 78 lives, including senior military figures, representing the largest-scale attacks Israel has ever conducted against Iranian targets. Iranian state-linked Fars News Agency warned of expanding retaliatory measures, stating: "This confrontation will not end with last night's limited actions" and promising "very painful" consequences for aggressors.
Regional Implications Grow
Senior Iranian military officials told Fars that future strikes may target U.S. bases in the region, with one official stating the conflict will "spread to all areas occupied by this (Israeli) regime." The developments come as regional analysts express concerns about potential spillover effects across Middle Eastern security frameworks and energy markets.
