Jammu, June 17 -- The armed conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with escalating military strikes and rising civilian casualties fueling fears of a broader regional war.

The confrontation began with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, including in Tehran and Natanz. Israel claimed the strikes were based on intelligence indicating Iran was nearing nuclear weapons capability. These attacks severely damaged Iran's energy and defense infrastructure, causing blackouts and unrest.

In retaliation, Iran launched over 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa. Israeli officials confirmed 24 deaths and more than 500 injuries. In Iran, over 200 p...