#IsraelIranConflict Scale and Targets of the Attack

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, deploying around 200 fighter jets to strike ~100 targets in Iran — including nuclear facilities (such as Natanz), military bases, and residences of senior officials like General Hossein Salami and Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri.

This attack was described by PM Netanyahu as a “preemptive operation” to prevent Iran from reaching the threshold of nuclear capability.

⚰️ Casualties and Iran's Response

Several senior Iranian officials were killed — including Salami and Bagheri as well as key nuclear scientists.

Iran responded by launching over 100 drones towards Israel. Some were intercepted by Israeli air defense.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, warned of a “heavy retaliation.”

🌍 Regional & Global Impact

The airspace of Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan was temporarily closed; international airlines canceled or rerouted flights, including about 30 flights from/to India.

Brent oil prices surged more than 8%, reflecting concerns about the reliability of trade routes and energy market stability.

Several countries — Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others — condemned the attack and expressed concerns that the conflict would harm the scheduled nuclear diplomacy process.