#IsraelIranConflict

**Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates with Major Strikes**

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched **"Operation Rising Lion,"** a large-scale attack targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military leadership, and missile sites. The strikes killed top Iranian commanders, including IRGC chief **Hossein Salami** and Armed Forces Chief **Mohammad Bagheri**, along with nuclear scientists . Iran vowed revenge, warning **"the gates of hell will open"** for Israel . The conflict stems from decades of proxy warfare, with tensions spiking after Israel’s 2024 strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks . The U.S. supported Israel but urged restraint, while global leaders feared a wider war . The region remains on high alert as retaliation looms.