#IsraelIranConflict On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a series of preemptive airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure—including key sites like Bushehr and Natanz—killing top commanders and scientists. In retaliation, Iran fired over 100 drones toward Israeli territory, which were largely intercepted. Russia condemned Israel’s actions as “unprovoked and illegal,” while Iran vowed a “harsh and decisive” response. Global financial markets are reacting, with oil and gold prices surging as tensions escalate across the Middle East .