On the morning of June 13, 2025, multiple international media outlets simultaneously reported significant news:
Al Jazeera reported that multiple loud explosions were heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran, and the site is suspected to have been subjected to airstrikes or missile attacks.
Channel 12 in Israel had previously reported that Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, and the operation may fully unfold over the weekend.
The U.S. official stance is somewhat subtle, stating that it will not participate in direct strikes but will provide defensive and intelligence support. The U.S. had previously evacuated some of its military and diplomatic personnel stationed in Iraq.
