Iran has declared that its latest missile strikes destroyed Israel’s air defense system. The Israel Iran missile conflict is now at its peak, with both sides launching repeated attacks.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a dangerous new level. On Wednesday night, Iran fired several rounds of missiles at various targets inside Israel. Iran claims it used hypersonic missiles that penetrated Israel’s air defense systems and hit their targets successfully.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attacks destroyed all of Israel’s air defense capabilities. This announcement came after Israel had earlier claimed to strike Iranian facilities. These included rocket launchers and two key centrifuge production sites. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed damage to these nuclear-related facilities in Iran.
According to Israel, Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles and around 1,000 drones toward Israeli territory since the conflict escalated. In a national address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the goal of their response is to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
Netanyahu expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for his continued support of Israel. He said Israel is slowly but surely achieving its objectives through these ongoing operations.
In a separate video message, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected any chance of surrender. He warned that Iran would not accept any war forced upon it and stated clearly that the Iranian people will never give in to pressure.
Khamenei added that those who understand Iran’s history would never speak the language of threats against the country. He warned that any military action from the United States would result in serious and lasting damage for America. According to him, Israel made a grave mistake by attacking Iran and would have to face consequences.
Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran’s defiant message. Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump criticized Iran for refusing to surrender even after being given a 60-day window. He said Iran had made a wrong decision by not using that time wisely.
Trump did not confirm whether the United States would join Israel in its strikes against Iran. He said he had ideas about what to do, but had not made a final decision. According to Trump, Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. He warned that if Iran gets such weapons, the destruction will be massive and that they are likely to use them.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also addressed the issue. Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, he said that U.S. forces are ready to act depending on the decision made by the President. He hinted that the U.S. will clarify its stance on the Israel Iran missile conflict within a few days.
Trump also mentioned that Iranian officials had requested a meeting at the White House. However, Iran’s mission to the United Nations strongly denied this. In a public statement, they called Trump’s claim completely false.
As the conflict continues, international observers remain concerned. Both Iran and Israel have shown no signs of stepping back. The world watches closely as the two nations move further toward a full-scale war, and the risk of wider regional involvement grows.