Iran's navy confirmed on Friday it launched a coast-to-sea missile at the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf region, escalating hostilities amid intensifying US-Israeli airstrikes across Iranian cities. The attack follows Tehran's earlier claim of a drone strike on the carrier, which Washington dismissed as unsubstantiated.
Israeli forces reported striking over 400 targets in western Iran this week, including ballistic missile launchers and drone facilities. The military stated it has conducted 2,500 sorties since operations began, dropping more than 6,500 bombs. Attacks are now expanding to Tehran and weapons production sites, signaling a "new phase" in the conflict.
Civilian Toll Mounts
Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani revealed at least 1,332 civilians have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, including 180 children. Over 20 schools and 13 healthcare facilities have been damaged, with Thursday's attacks on sports centers reportedly killing 18 female athletes. Iravani condemned the operations as "clear war crimes" targeting residential areas and critical infrastructure.
No Negotiations, Says Trump
US President Donald Trump declared Friday that Washington will accept nothing short of Iran's "unconditional surrender," vowing to help rebuild the country's economy only after installing a "great and acceptable leader." His remarks came after Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ruled out ceasefire talks, citing broken trust from previous negotiations.
The conflict entered its seventh day with strikes reportedly killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and senior military figures last weekend. Tehran has responded with missile and drone attacks against US and Israeli regional assets, creating a volatile security situation across the Middle East.
