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Jerusalem, June 13, 2025.

Israel launches “Operation Growing Lion” and destroys nuclear and military facilities in Iran

In the early hours of June 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated what is known as Operation Growing Lion, a large-scale airstrike against over 100 targets in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment plant and ballistic missile factories. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the goal was to prevent Iran from producing a nuclear weapon “in a very short time” and to safeguard the survival of the State of Israel. In the bombings, the head of the Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Salami, General Mohammad Bagheri, and several key nuclear scientists were killed.

Iran responds with a massive drone attack and promises a “severe response”

A few hours later, Tehran launched over a hundred drones against Israeli territory, most of which were intercepted without causing significant damage. The Iranian command described the Israeli assault as a “declaration of war” and warned that it would continue its retaliation “until the Zionist regime suffers the price of its aggression.” Meanwhile, Israel maintained a state of emergency and reinforced its air defenses in anticipation of new counterattacks.