US-Israel Bomb Tehran and Minab, Kill 555 Including 153 Killed at Girls' School
Key Takeaways
- Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal is reached.
- Iran says there have been no direct talks with the US; mediators only.
- Iran deems the US plan excessive or unrealistic.
US-Israeli Strikes Kill 555 Iranians
US and Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran.
“President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb”
The Guardian reported the Iranian Red Crescent's toll of 201 dead and 747 injured.
The single deadliest strike hit a girls' school in Minab killing at least 153.
Trump Threatens to Take Iran's Oil
CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.
Trump threatened to continue with ferocious, unyielding resolve.
Trump said his preference would be to take the oil.
Iran Retaliates Across Region
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
“Live updates: Trump threatens Iran's energy and water if deal isn't reached soon; Tehran calls U”
Iranian missile strikes on Israel killed 11 people.
Israel expanded its ground campaign in southern Lebanon.
Analysts Warn of Backfire
The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.
Ash Carter warned it would blow up the strategic order of Southwest Asia.
The EU warned reconstruction costs in Lebanon could reach $20 billion.
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