As Israel-Iran war enters sixth day, massive casualties reported

The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its sixth consecutive day, with no signs of de-escalation. On Wednesday, both nations continued launching heavy missile barrages, triggering widespread alarm across the region. In a significant escalation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have fired a Fattah-1 hypersonic missile at Israel — reportedly the first use of such advanced weaponry in this conflict.

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Loud explosions were heard across Tel Aviv early in the morning as Iran intensified its missile attacks. In retaliation, Israel launched fresh airstrikes near Tehran, specifically targeting suspected military and strategic installations.

Meanwhile, tensions surged further as U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit, fueling speculation of potential American military involvement. According to U.S. media, Trump is considering joining Israel in targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. He also spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as confirmed by reports from Axios. Concurrently, U.S. defense officials announced the deployment of additional fighter jets to the Middle East.

The human toll of the conflict continues to rise. As of now, Iranian authorities have reported at least 585 casualties, while 24 people have died in Israel due to ongoing airstrikes. Over 400 missiles have been fired toward Tel Aviv since the conflict reignited, underscoring the scale and intensity of the war.