Israel has taken the lead in launching an airstrike on Iran, with multiple targets in Iran's capital, Tehran, being hit. Explosions were filmed by Iranian civilians at several locations that were struck. Israeli media stated that one of the targets in this wave of attacks included the residences of senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Israel itself is well aware that it cannot do much to Iran; its main goal is likely to drag the U.S. into the situation. While carrying out the airstrikes on Iran, Israel announced a nationwide emergency status.
Now it all depends on whether Iran dares to respond strongly. If it does so, even the U.S. would not be fully confident in taking down Iran. However, there are too many traitors and pro-Western individuals within Iran, so there is no guarantee that it won't be directly overturned by the U.S. and Israel. Previously, Iran sold out its allies but did not gain favor from Western countries in return; instead, it made itself quite isolated. It remains to be seen whether it can toughen up this time around. International standing is earned through strength, not just by raising flags and expecting others to fear you.
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