Israel Iranian Conflict Escalates, US Demands Surrender
The US has deployed more fighter jets to the Middle East and is considering joining Israel in its military operations against Iran, as the conflict threatens to draw in wider regional powers and the international community calls for a ceasefire to prevent further escalation.
Explosions have rocked Tel Aviv and Tehran as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day, with the US deploying more fighter jets to the Middle East and considering joining Israel in its military operations against Iran. US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender", claiming control of the skies over Iran, while the conflict threatens to draw in wider regional powers.
The situation is rapidly deteriorating, with both sides trading blows in a conflict that has seen Iran launch hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel. Israel has responded with significant force, firing back at Iranian targets, including a strike "deep" within Iran that killed one of the nation's lead security figures. The Israeli Defense Force has continued to target Iranian positions, while Iran has vowed to continue its attacks on Israel.
International leaders have called for a ceasefire, with French President Emmanuel Macron warning that "military strikes" could lead to "chaos." Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also weighed in, calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the "greatest threat to the region's security." Despite these calls for calm, the US has established a task force to assist US citizens and permanent residents trying to leave the Middle East as hostilities continue.
As the conflict escalates, the US has claimed to have "complete and total control of the skies over Iran" and has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender." The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation and the involvement of wider regional powers. The international community is watching with bated breath as the situation continues to unfold.