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Israel Strikes Iran, Declares Emergency Amid Retaliation Fears

Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” striking dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites in a pre-emptive attack. Iran reported top figures, including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami and nuclear scientist Fereydoun Abbasi, were killed. Explosions rocked Tehran. Israel declared a national emergency, bracing for an imminent missile and drone retaliation from Iran.