Iran has introduced use of hypersonic missiles in the ongoing war, marking a significant escalation just as the Supreme Leader Khamenei warned Islamic Republic would show “no mercy” to Israel.

Iran said it used advanced Fattah-1 missiles in the attack, which targeted Israeli territories.

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Meanwhile, Israel responded with air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, killing top scientists and commanders. The latest exchanges increase fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, the United States comtinues to watch closely as President Donald Trump say he contemplates ordering direct attack to persuade Tehran to give up its nuclear ambitions. The possibility of US involvement in the ongoing brawl between Israel and Iran continues to heighten aftfer President Trump ordered the USS Nimitz carrier and fighter jets to the region.

Officials say no decision for direct intervention has been made yet. Some lawmakers introduced a bill to stop U.S. involvement in the conflict, fearing the war will grow bigger.

Iran warns it will respond strongly if the U.S. joins the fight. Iran’s ambassador to the U.N. accused the U.S. of helping Israel and said Iran will set red lines. Turkey’s leader also said Iran has the right to defend itself.

Both Iran and Israel are coping with depleting arsenals. While Irans stockpile of missiles has gone down to about half of the estimated 3000, Israel faces shortages of missile interceptors as more Iranian missiles beging to peneytrate its air defence systems.

Israeli civilians take shelter in underground stations and evacuate cities. Some countries begin evacuating their citizens from Iran and Israel. Countries like Britain, Russia, and China move their people to safety. Flights and ships help bring stranded Israelis and foreigners back home.

Both sides prepare for more fighting, while the world hopes for peace. The coming days will show how far this crisis will go.