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IDF Widens Attacks on Iran as Trump Hints at Regime Change

 


The Israeli military carried out a major round of airstrikes on Iran early Monday, hitting a broader range of targets than before, according to Israel’s Defense Ministry. The strikes, described as "unprecedentedly powerful," raise concerns that the fighting could spill into a wider regional war.

Meanwhile, Iran is weighing how to respond after U.S. airstrikes damaged three of its nuclear sites. Speaking at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, Iranian officials said they reserve the right to defend themselves against what they called "blatant U.S. aggression."

Back in Washington, President Donald Trump floated the idea of regime change in Iran — a message that seemed to go further than what his national security team has said publicly. Trump also claimed the U.S. strikes had inflicted heavy damage on Iran’s nuclear program, though he offered no new evidence. The International Atomic Energy Agency is still assessing the situation.

Here’s what’s happening:

  • The Israeli air force launched strikes Monday morning across several Iranian cities, from Tehran to Kermanshah in the west, targeting military infrastructure.
  • Iran’s military is under pressure, with limited options for retaliation and few allies stepping up to help.
  • Air raid sirens sounded in Israel after Iran launched a new round of missiles in response. No casualties have been reported so far.

Diplomatic moves:

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Moscow today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. So far, Russia has avoided giving direct military support to Iran, even though the two nations recently signed a strategic partnership. Iranian officials are now pushing Moscow to get more involved.

Iran’s warning:

Top Iranian military leader Maj. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi accused the U.S. of crossing a line by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. He warned that Tehran now has a “free hand” to target U.S. forces and interests around the world.