Operation Rising Lion: Before strike, Trump called for diplomacy; hours later, Israel hit Iran

In a striking turn of events, Israel launched a military operation—dubbed Operation Rising Lion—targeting Iran's nuclear and military sites, just hours after President Trump publicly urged diplomacy to address Iran's nuclear program. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu framed the strike as a necessary move to counter Iran's threats, while the U.S. quickly distanced itself from the action. Iran’s Supreme Leader, meanwhile, promised retaliation, escalating tensions in an already volatile region.