Escalating Tensions: Israel-Iran Missile Crisis

Pakistan's major cities, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, faced missile attacks on Friday, following Iran's retaliation for Israel's attack on Iran's underground nuclear sites. The conflict, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion', has led to the death of several Iranian military commanders and heightened regional tensions. The global community remains on alert amidst this escalating confrontation.

In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, missile attacks were reported over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, triggering sirens across Israel on Friday night. This marked Iran's response to recent Israeli airstrikes on the Natanz nuclear facility and key Iranian military figures, culminating in the launch of hundreds of ballistic missiles.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Israel of instigating the confrontation, leading to air defenses being activated around Tehran and explosions heard in other key areas like Isfahan and Qom. This conflict, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion,' underscores the deep-rooted regional hostilities and Israel's determination to neutralize perceived existential threats.

The international community, including U.S. President Donald Trump, has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement. Nonetheless, the ongoing military actions and retaliatory threats have significantly raised the stakes in a region already fraught with geopolitical complexities. The world watches anxiously as situations rapidly unfold in both nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)