Operation Lion's Roar: Israel-US Strike on Iran

0:00Stay informed on the U.K. in two minutes or less with U.K. news today, brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran boiled over this morning with a major missile strike near the offices of Iran's supreme leader, Tehran. Israel and the U.S. carried out the attack, prompting Iran to promise a crushing retaliation. Shortly after 8am, Israel's defense force has spotted incoming ballistic missiles from Iran and activated interceptors to counter the threat. This latest clash builds on months of escalating friction, including Iran's missile barrage eight months ago and Israel strikes in June under. Operation Rising Lion Today's action dubbed Operation Lion's Roar targets what Israeli officials call growing dangers from the Iranian regime. Israeli citizens received urgent mobile alerts to head to shelters and safe rooms, while hospitals shifted patients and surgeries underground as a precaution.

1:03Iran's leadership has long threatened heavy blows against Israel, blaming it for sparking the conflict. Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strikes as essential to neutralize threats and former intelligence chief Amaz Yadlan noted that while air, power can limit Iran's actions, it won't topple the regime, he predicted a strong response from Tehran all the same. As both sides brace for more moves, the situation remains fluid with defenses on high alert across Israel. As both sides brace for more moves, the situation remains fluid with defenses on high alert across Israel.