#IsraelIranConflict

Israel-Iran Conflict Escalation (June 2025)

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, its largest direct attack on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military bases, and senior leadership. Key details:

1. Decapitation Strike: Killed IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Bagheri, and nuclear scientists Fereydoon Abbasi and Mohammad Tehranchi .

2. Nuclear Targets: Struck Natanz uranium enrichment complex (damaging underground centrifuges), Khondab, and Khorramabad sites. The IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks but condemned the attacks .

3. Scale: 200+ Israeli jets hit 100+ targets; Mossad operatives smuggled drones/weapons into Iran for coordinated sabotage .

4. Casualties: Iran reported 78+ dead and 329+ injured, including civilians .

5. Retaliation: Iran fired 100+ drones at Israel (intercepted) and vowed "no limits" to further response. Supreme Leader Khamenei warned of "bitter punishment" .

6. U.S. Role: Denied involvement but pledged to defend Israel. Trump urged Iran to "make a deal" to avoid escalation .

The UN warned of regional war risks, while oil prices surged . Israel declared the operation ongoing, signaling prolonged conflict .