Iran-Israel War LIVE UPDATES |  In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei late Tuesday night declared open war against Israel through a post on social media platform X, stating, "War begins. We will respond strongly to the terrorist Zionist regime. There will be no mercy."

Shortly after Khamenei’s statement, Iran launched 25 missiles targeting Israeli territory, marking a sharp transition from five days of violent skirmishes to what now appears to be an officially declared war. Military analysts and international media outlets have begun referring to this as a full-scale conflict, with growing fears that the United States could soon become directly involved.

Following his return from Canada, US President Donald Trump convened a high-level meeting with the national security team at the White House. According to sources familiar with the developments, the US has decided to increase its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional fighter jets to the region as a precautionary measure.

Casualty numbers remain unclear, with conflicting reports emerging from official and independent sources. A Washington-based human rights organisation claimed on Wednesday that at least 585 people have been killed in Iran since the onset of the conflict, with another 1,326 injured. However, the Iranian government has been slow in updating the death toll. The most recent official figures, released on Monday, acknowledged 224 Iranian fatalities and 1,277 injuries. No updated official count has been provided since then.

This marks one of the most significant escalations in Iran-Israel tensions in recent years. The situation remains volatile, with international observers warning that further military actions by either side could engulf the wider region, drawing in global powers and triggering a broader crisis in the Middle East.

Diplomatic channels are reportedly under strain, with the United Nations and several European nations urging immediate de-escalation and a return to dialogue. However, with missiles in the air and rhetoric intensifying, the prospect of peace appears distant for now.

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