Escalating Tensions: Iran-Israel Conflict Soars Amid Nuclear Ambitions

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has voiced a strong rebuke of US intervention, as Israeli strikes continue to pummel the region. During a state TV broadcast, Khamenei dismissed the US's call for 'unconditional surrender', cautioning that American military involvement could lead to 'irreparable damage'.

In response to a social media post by US President Donald Trump, which called for surrender, Khamenei affirmed Iran's ongoing commitment to uranium enrichment for peaceful ends. Israeli airstrikes have targeted key nuclear facilities, resulting in significant casualties, as Iran retaliates with missile barrages.

The conflict has heightened tensions, with Israel justifying its assaults as necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, both nations assess the human toll, as civilian and security deaths rise on both sides. Iran's steadfast position adds a complex layer to the already fraught international relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)