Smoke rises from buildings
Share this @internewscast.com

() The fighting between Israel and Iran reached new heights overnight Thursday as the Islamic Republic fired missiles across Israel, injuring dozens and significantly damaging one of its largest hospitals.

One day prior, Israel targeted Tehran in the early hours of the morning. The countries have traded missile strikes for a week, and officials estimate at least 224 have been killed in Iran and dozens in Israel.

Now, the world waits to see if President Donald Trump will enter the U.S. into the conflict with strikes against Iran.

Trump has been weighing his options for American military involvement in the region for days and has reviewed attack plans on Iran, a source has confirmed to .

He has called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” while Iran has warned that any U.S. action would result in “irreparable damage to them.”

A primary target for any U.S. involvement would likely be the Fordow fuel enrichment site, buried deep underground, which Israeli officials have acknowledged only America’s so-called “bunker-buster” bombs could fully destroy.

Evacuations ensue amid Israel-Iran conflict

The U.S. embassy in Israel is orchestrating evacuation flights and cruises for Americans in the country.

confirmed one of the evacuees is Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage who was held captive in the Gaza Strip for more than 19 months and released in May.

  • Smoke rises from buildings
  • Missiles in the night sky
  • Overhead view shows heavily damaged buildings in Bet Yam, Israel.
  • Israeli rescuers search through rubble

Officials are also planning for a partial evacuation of the U.S. embassy in Iraq, sources said on Wednesday.

“The State Department regularly reviews American personnel abroad, and this decision was made as a result of a recent review,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told Reuters when asked about reports of the partial evacuations.

A White House official said Trump was aware of the move.

US military jets, ships shift toward Middle East

The USS Gerald Ford the Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier will head to Europe next week. The move is part of a previously scheduled deployment, but it will give Trump a third aircraft carrier option as he weighs potential U.S. involvement in the Middle East.

A Pentagon official confirmed to that the USS Carl Vinson and the USS Nimitz will be in the Middle East at the same time as they hand over responsibilities.

The move was “pre-planned” and “just happened to coincide with region tensions,” the official said.

Earlier this week, the U.S. military deployed fighter aircraft including F-16, F-22 and F-35 jets to the Middle East amid the conflict, two officials told Reuters.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Inmates Report Unsanitary Conditions with Worms in Food and Sewage by Beds at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Facility

MIAMI – There have been reports of worms found in the food,…

Police Confirm Idaho Forest Hiker Not Travis Decker, Despite Similar Appearance

() Another potential Travis Decker sighting has gone cold. Authorities had been…

The State Department is letting go of more than 1,300 staff as part of a strategy from the Trump administration.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) The U.S. State Department is firing more than…

7-Eleven Celebrates 98th Anniversary with Free Slurpees and Fun Tongue Tattoos

7-Eleven is marking its 98th birthday on July 11 with a nationwide…

DC City Council Special Election: Key Insights and Expectations

WASHINGTON – A special election is taking place in southeast Washington, D.C.,…

Polk County Gamers Condemn ‘Swatting’ Incidents: ‘It’s Completely Unnecessary’

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A video game is leading to real-world…

Dolton Acquires Childhood Residence of Pope Leo XIV

DOLTON, Ill. (WGN) – Dolton has closed on the purchase of Pope…

Asian Markets Show Mixed Performance Following Wall Street’s Record-Breaking Close

MANILA – Asian markets displayed mixed results amid cautious trading on Friday.…

Barbecue and Country Music Shine at Windy City Smokeout Festival

() Chicago’s award-winning Windy City Smokeout is heating up as performers and…

Dershowitz Claims to Be Aware of Names on Epstein’s Client List

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz on Thursday said he knows the list of names…

Florida Lawmakers Sue for Access to Restricted Alligator Alcatraz Facility

In Tampa, Florida, a group of five Democratic legislators has initiated legal…

Search for Travis Decker Reaches Standstill After Alleged “Sighting”

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) Authorities are investigating a reported sighting of Travis Decker in…