On the night of June 13, Israel launched a massive preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. The operation, code-named “Rising Lion”, involved up to 200 fighter jets and drones targeting facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, Tehran, and other key locations.

According to media reports, the strikes resulted in the deaths of senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri — as well as several leading Iranian nuclear scientists. Israel stated that the operation prevented an “imminent nuclear threat,” closing its airspace and mobilizing reservists in response.

In retaliation, Iran declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and suspended flights through Tehran’s main airport. Within hours, over 100 combat drones were launched toward Israeli territory, while U.S. and Israeli intelligence reported that Iran is preparing a possible barrage of up to 800 ballistic missiles from 72 launch sites.

Amid the escalation, oil prices surged, and global stock markets responded with sharp declines. Leaders of the UN, US, EU, and Japan called for immediate de-escalation, while several countries began evacuating their citizens from the region.

Experts warn that the world stands on the edge of a new large-scale Middle Eastern conflict, with potentially severe consequences — from disruptions in global oil supplies to a renewed nuclear arms race. The situation is evolving by the hour, and further strikes remain likely in the coming days.

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13.06.2025 12:04