Israel-Iran conflict, which escalated dramatically on June 13, 2025:
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Israeli Offensive ("Operation Rising Lion")
Israel carried out a massive airstrike and covert operation across Iran-dubbed Operation Rising Lion-targeting over 100 sites, including nuclear facilities (Natanz, Isfahan, Khondab, Khorramabad), military installations, and residences of top commanders
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The strikes reportedly killed key figures: IRGC commander Hossein Salami, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Bagheri, and nuclear scientists Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi .
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Iran's Retaliation
Iran responded by launching more than 100 drones toward Israel, triggering nationwide missile sirens and aerial defense alerts .
Airspace closures were enforced over Jordan, Iraq, and parts of Iran, disrupting civilian flights
International airports and flights in the region experienced delays and cancellations.
Global Reactions & Diplomatic Fallout
Widespread international concern: The UN, UK, India, UAE, China, Australia, and New Zealand urged de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue .
Protests and statements of condemnation came from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey •
The U.S. confirmed it was not involved militarily, reiterated support for Israel's right to self-defense, and evacuated personnel from regional posts.
Oil prices surged by approximately 7% due to security risk perceptions.
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Israel justified the strikes as pre-emptive measures to halt Iran's nuclear weaponization
progress, citing IAEA concerns over uranium enrichment
There are growing fears of a wider regional war involving Iran-backed proxies like Hezbollah, the Houthis, and potential cyber or covert operations .
Iran has vowed "severe revenge" and may reconsider its nuclear policies if its nuclear installations are targeted again.