Middle East Tensions Escalate: Israel Strikes Iran, Iranian Officials Respond

Israel would need substantial Western support to engage in a full-scale war in the Middle East, according to an expert, as tensions escalate following attacks between Israel and Iran. Iranian media showed calm scenes in areas where air defenses were activated, and "material losses" were reported in southern Syria after an Israeli strike. The UN nuclear watchdog stated that there was no damage to Iran's nuclear sites and called for restraint in the region. A retired US Army general believes the attack on Iran was a calculated message, while an Iranian journalist says it's too early to tell if a regional war will emerge.