Israel–Iran conflict: US may join strikes on Iran; Tehran used hypersonic missile– latest developments
As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day, the situation in the Middle East has become more volatile- Airstrikes, missile exchanges, and threats from top leaders. US issues over 30 security alerts US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that more than 30 security alerts have been sent to countries in the Middle East since the conflict began. She repeated US President Trump’s stance that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.Trump may consider joining Israel Trump is reportedly considering direct military involvement alongside Israel. According to CBS News, US defence and intelligence officials are closely watching Iran’s Fordo nuclear site. The underground facility is thought to be a key part of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme.Air raid sirens in north Israel On Tuesday, air raid sirens sounded across northern Israel as Iranian missiles were detected. This marked the seventh wave of alerts since midnight, according to the Israeli military.IDF warns Tehran residents The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent alert asking residents of District 18 in Tehran to leave the area. The IDF said it planned further strikes on Iranian military infrastructure there.Iran uses hypersonic missile Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it used Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles in its latest round of attacks. State television claimed Iran had gained control over the skies of what it called “occupied territories.” This marks the 11th wave of strikes in Iran’s operation named “Honest Promise 3.”WhatsApp accused of spying Amid the rising conflict, Iranian state media urged people to delete WhatsApp, accusing it of sharing user data with Israel. WhatsApp denied the claim, calling it false and harmful. “We are concerned these reports will be used as an excuse to block access during a time when people need it most,” the company said.US closes embassy The US Embassy in Jerusalem will remain closed until Friday and has told its staff to stay indoors. The closure was announced due to the “current security situation.”Iran may attack US basesAccording to New York Times, American intelligence has confirmed that Iran is readying weapons for possible attacks on US military bases in the Middle East, should the US formally join Israel in the war.
