#IsraelIranConflict
⚠️ Israel–Iran Conflict: Escalation in the Middle East
Tensions between Israel and Iran have erupted into direct military confrontation.
On **June 13, 2025**, Israel launched **Operation Rising Lion**, targeting Iran’s **nuclear facilities and military leadership**, including the Natanz enrichment site and top IRGC commanders[](https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/israel-iran-conflict-israels-never-again-moment-is-now-says-israeli-ambassador-to-india "1")[](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/13/israel-attacksiran-what-we-know-so-far "2").
Iran responded with **over 100 drones and missiles**, triggering fears of a broader regional war[](https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/israel-iran-conflict-israels-never-again-moment-is-now-says-israeli-ambassador-to-india "1")[](https://www.news18.com/world/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-military-operation-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-benjamin-netanyahu-us-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-latest-news-liveblog-9383203.html "3"). The conflict has already caused **dozens of casualties**, disrupted global markets, and pushed oil and gold prices sharply higher[](https://www.lessentiel.lu/fr/story/petrole-or-bourse-les-marches-financiers-frappes-par-les-tensions-iran-israel-103363894 "4")[](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/israel-iran-conflict-triggers-fear-of-death-spiral-analysts-say/ar-AA1GCZpU "5").
The **UN Security Council** is preparing for an emergency session, while the U.S. has denied involvement but repositioned forces in the region[](https://www.news18.com/world/israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-military-operation-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-benjamin-netanyahu-us-donald-trump-middle-east-crisis-latest-news-liveblog-9383203.html "3")[](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/israel-strikes-iran-middle-east-conflict-live-updates-rcna212727 "6").
This is a rapidly evolving situation with global economic and geopolitical implications..