Military Developments and Responses

Iran Accuses Israel of Waging an Open War: The extensive Israeli attack on nuclear facilities and military sites in Iran (Operation 'Rising Lion' on June 13, 2025) resulted in the deaths of prominent officials, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guard and the Supreme Military Guard, prompting the Supreme Leader to describe the attack as a war and threaten an 'unlimited' response.

According to The Times and the Financial Times, the attack was the largest since the Iran-Iraq War and reflects Israel's strategy to eliminate Iran's nuclear and military capabilities.

In response to the attack, Iran launched over 100 missiles and drones towards Israel, but the Israeli missile shield intercepted most of them.