Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

"Tehran is mourning the loss of two important figures: security chief Ali Larijani and Basij force commander Gholamreza Soleimani, both killed in Israeli strikes. Their deaths mark a severe blow to the Iranian establishment. Larijani was widely regarded as a pragmatic, seasoned politician who had the capacity to open windows for negotiation. He led the nuclear talks before the war started."

"Iran launched more attacks on Israel, causing extensive property damage, after an earlier strike killed two people in Ramat Gan. The conflict is increasingly spilling across the region as Iran and allied groups have launched missiles and drones targeting Gulf countries, with attacks reported in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan."

"Iran's FM Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the US is responsible for the war engulfing the region. He denied targeting civilians, warning that the US military presence across the Gulf makes escalation unavoidable."

Israeli strikes killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, prompting Iran to pledge retaliation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran's political system remains strong despite the losses. Iran launched attacks on central Israel causing extensive property damage. The conflict is expanding regionally with missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Larijani, a pragmatic politician who led nuclear negotiations, was regarded as capable of opening diplomatic channels. Analysts suggest his killing may close avenues for peace. Political tensions in the United States intensified when senior counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned, citing pressure from Israel and its American lobby. President Trump criticized NATO allies for insufficient military support regarding Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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