Israeli Strike Kills Top Iranian Commander Ali Shadmani

In a striking declaration, former President Donald Trump has called for all individuals to evacuate Tehran, citing the ongoing violent clashes in the region. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump stated emphatically, "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!" He expressed that Iran should have signed a nuclear agreement with the United States. These statements come as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with Trump reiterating his long-standing position against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The unrest has heightened international concerns over regional stability, with implications for both security and diplomatic relations in the area. As of now, no official response has been issued by the Iranian government regarding Trump's comments. Observers are closely monitoring the situation as various geopolitical dynamics play out. This development adds to Trump's recent comments indicating that Iran may eventually engage in negotiations over its nuclear program as conflict intensifies.

In a recent interview on Iranian state television, General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior officer in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, asserted that Pakistan would retaliate with a nuclear strike against Israel if the latter were to use a nuclear bomb on Iran. This claim comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, where missile exchanges between Iran and Israel have resulted in approximately 248 reported deaths in the region. Rezaei emphasized Pakistan's commitment to supporting Iran and called for solidarity among Muslim nations. He stated, “Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb.” Iran and Pakistan are among the nine countries known to possess nuclear weapons, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). While Pakistan has not made any public statements regarding a nuclear response, its defense minister has expressed concerns about Israel's nuclear capabilities, warning that conflicts generated by Israel could have catastrophic regional consequences. This geopolitical conflict continues to draw in external powers, including the United States, which has thus far refrained from direct military involvement.

Iran's armed forces reported on Saturday that they successfully shot down an Israeli F-35 Raptor fighter aircraft during recent Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The incident occurred in western Iran, with state media indicating that the pilot ejected but his current status remains unconfirmed and is under investigation. This attack followed waves of Israeli strikes on Friday against Iranian military assets, which Israel initially denied having occurred. However, Iran's military claims to have downed several Israeli fighter jets in response to these operations. As tensions escalate, both nations have experienced casualties, yet neither side has shown signs of de-escalation. The conflict has raised alarms internationally, as both Israel and Iran continue retaliatory actions while facing increasing pressure from global actors to refrain from further hostilities. Analysts warn that this volatile situation could potentially lead to larger-scale military confrontations in the region.