Escalation in the Gulf: Israel Targets Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

In a significant escalation of its military campaign, Israel announced it has targeted Iran's sole operational nuclear power plant on the Gulf coast at Bushehr. The move comes amid an intensified air offensive against Iranian nuclear facilities initiated by Israel last week.

The Israeli military confirmed strikes on several nuclear sites, including Bushehr, Isfahan, and Natanz, as they continue their mission to dismantle Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Bushehr is particularly notable as it is Iran's only functioning nuclear power plant, utilizing Russian fuel under stringent protocols to minimize proliferation concerns.

Tensions further escalated with Iranian missile retaliation targeting an Israeli hospital. As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, particularly speculating on potential U.S. involvement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledging to dismantle Iran's nuclear program completely.

(With inputs from agencies.)