Comprehensive Military Escalation: Iranian Missiles Target Israel and US Ship, Araqchi Affirms Impossibility of Regime Change

The region witnessed an unprecedented military escalation, as Iranian state television announced the launch of successive waves of missiles towards Israeli targets. These missile barrages come in response to what Tehran described as the joint aggression initiated by US and Israeli forces on Saturday morning, bringing the direct confrontation into a new and dangerous phase.

In a significant field development, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed that it had targeted an MST-class combat support ship belonging to the US Navy in the region's waters. The IRGC warned in its statement that all other US naval vessels are now within range of Iranian missiles and drones, emphasizing its readiness to expand the scope of the military response.

For his part, US President Donald Trump confirmed the start of large-scale combat operations inside Iranian territory under the name 'Lion's Roar'. Trump explained that the strategic objectives of this operation are to completely destroy Iran's missile program infrastructure, in addition to annihilating Tehran's naval fleet to ensure regional security.

On the political front, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the attacks as illegal and lacking any legitimate justification. Araqchi affirmed that the Iranian armed forces had been preparing for this scenario for a long time, stressing that the aggressors would receive a harsh lesson that would redefine the balance of power in the Middle East.

Iran's chief diplomat accused the US President of prioritizing Israeli interests over his country's national interests, considering that the slogan 'America First' has effectively turned into 'Israel First'. Araqchi indicated that these policies place the United States at the bottom of the international list and drag it into conflicts that do not serve its people.

As part of intensive diplomatic moves, Araqchi held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss the repercussions of the military aggression. The Iranian minister called for the necessity of the UN Security Council's intervention to stop the aggressive actions and hold those responsible accountable, warning against the consequences of international silence regarding this dangerous escalation.

Araqchi stressed during his statements that betting on regime change in Iran is an 'impossible mission' that will not be achieved through military force or political pressure. The minister conditioned a return to any negotiation path on an immediate cessation of military attacks, emphasizing that Tehran will not negotiate under the weight of fire and direct threats.

It is worth noting that this military explosion came after the failure of three rounds of nuclear negotiations hosted by the Sultanate of Oman this month. The failure of the diplomatic track coincided with massive US military buildups in the region, paving the way for the outbreak of the current confrontation that has put Israel in a state of extreme emergency.

Regime change in Iran is an impossible mission, and the aggressors must stop first before talking about any negotiations.