Tehran, June 17, 2025 – The fifth consecutive day of military escalation between Israel and Iran has seen a surge in attacks, with explosions reported in both countries. In Tehran, Israeli airstrikes struck an oil refinery, sending plumes of smoke across the skyline, while in Tel Aviv, a Mossad office was reportedly targeted.
The conflict, which has intensified rapidly, also witnessed what Iranian officials claim was a high-level assassination on Iranian soil. While the identities involved remain unconfirmed, tensions are mounting as military engagements continue unabated.
In a dramatic statement, U.S. President Donald Trump declared, “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran.” The announcement follows comments from Vice President JD Vance, who indicated the administration is considering “further action to end Iranian enrichment.”
International analysts are closely monitoring the situation as fears grow over a broader regional destabilization. The implications of the U.S. and Israel’s aerial dominance, coupled with Iran’s potential responses, continue to raise serious geopolitical concerns.