Iran Vows Response as Israel Destroys Tehran's Consulate in Syria, Killing 12

Iran vows to respond to an airstrike in Damascus, widely attributed to Israel, that destroyed Iran’s Consulate and killed 12 people, including two Iranian generals and a member of Hezbollah. Iran's Supreme National Security Council met and decided on a response, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised "punishment and revenge." The U.S. denied involvement in the strike, and Israel did not confirm it. Tensions between Iran's proxies and Israel have escalated, with warnings of a full-fledged war. The U.N. condemned the strike, and Gulf monarchies and the Arab League expressed concern about a widening regional conflict.