Iran said several top commanders and six nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes on Friday targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders to prevent Tehran from developing an atomic weapon.

Doctors are relying on DNA from relatives to identify victims’ remains, and warn the process will be slow. 

​Doctors are relying on DNA from relatives to identify victims’ remains, and warn the process will be slow.  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a strike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, anticipating retaliatory attacks. He stated the US was informed beforehand, leaving further action to President Trump. Netanyahu aims to cripple Iran’s missile production, revealing the operation was delayed. Iran has condemned the strikes as a ‘declaration of war,’ while Trump warned of harsher attacks if nuclear negotiations fail.