Hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Tehran on Saturday to honor the head of the Revolutionary Guard and other top commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day war with Israel. The massive funeral procession highlighted the nation’s grief over the significant losses.

Dozens were wounded as Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel, including a main hospital and a high-rise apartment building in Tel Aviv. In response, Israel targeted Iran’s Arak reactor site. The events mark a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries.

Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, asserts that Iran is unlikely to surrender in its conflict with Israel, viewing the tension as part of ongoing external pressures.

In a swift retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on Israel early Saturday, following a series of Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear program and military forces. At least two people were killed and others wounded, escalating tensions between the two nations.