Local time 2025, June 13, conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, details are as follows:
- Ongoing Israeli airstrikes: The Israel Defense Forces have launched military operations, conducting airstrikes on multiple Iranian military bases, the Tehran military district, and the key nuclear industrial center in Natanz. The Israeli side claims that the attacks will last for several days, having already conducted five rounds of airstrikes, launching the second wave immediately after the first. Explosions have been heard in several Iranian cities.
- Situation of Iranian losses: An explosion occurred in a residential area in northern Tehran, resulting in casualties, and the local international airport has suspended all flights, with airspace closed. Iranian state media confirmed that important personnel were killed in the attacks, and several individuals related to the nuclear sector were targeted, affecting facilities related to the nuclear program and military assets.
- Iran's retaliatory response: The Iranian armed forces stated that they would retaliate, having launched more than 100 drones at Israel, which is currently intercepting them. Relevant parties confirmed that personnel were attacked and stated that Israel would face a response.
On the international front, the United States declared that it did not participate in the attacks but is on alert, and the scheduled U.S.-Iran talks on June 15 are expected to be suspended. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed high concern, opposing violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and calling on all parties to avoid escalation of the situation.