Israel-Iran conflict escalates as U.S. threatens military involvement

The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejecting U.S. calls for surrender amid ongoing Israeli strikes. A recent Iranian missile attack on a residential area near Tel Aviv resulted in multiple casualties, with search and rescue operations still in progress. As tensions rise, the U.S. has threatened military involvement, while China urges de-escalation. Despite Iran's threats of retaliation, reports indicate that its military capabilities are weakening, though the situation could shift dramatically if the U.S. intervenes.