๐ฅ Israeli Strikes on Iran
In the early hours of June 13, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces reportedly launched a major preโemptive operationโcodeโnamed โRisingโฏLionโโtargeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and senior commanders. Explosions were reported across Tehran, sirens sounded in Israeli cities, and a national emergency was declared in Israel
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โณ Imminent threat & diplomatic backdrop
Israel had been preparing to strike โin the coming daysโ unless Iran halted fissile material production. U.S. and Israeli officials indicated a strike could come โas soon as Sundayโ
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President Trump acknowledged that an Israeli strike โcould very well happen,โ yet emphasized diplomatic options and stated the U.S. wouldn't actively support such military action
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๐๏ธ Iranโs response & strategic posture
In reaction, Iran escalated its military preparations: conducting drills, accelerating uranium enrichment (including a third secret facility), and threatening regional strikes against U.S. and Israeli interests .
The U.S. has begun evacuating non-essential personnel and moving families of military staff in the Gulf region, signaling expectations of Iranian retaliation .
๐ Regional risks
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) formally censured Iran for nuclear nonโcompliance. Tehran responded by accelerating its nuclear output and planning a secret enrichment site .
Analysts warn that without coordinated U.S. support, an Israeli attack may fall short and could provoke a broader regional war .
โ ๏ธ What to watch
Focus Area Key Developments
Iranian retaliation Watch for missile or drone strikes targeting Israel or nearby U.S. bases.
Diplomatic progress A sixth round of U.S.โIran talks may open an alternative to war.
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๐ด Major Israeli Airstrikes on Iran (June 13, 2025)
Overnight, Israel launched a large-scale preemptive airstrike, reportedly named Operation โRising Lionโ, targeting dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites, including Natanzโone of Iranโs main uranium enrichment facilities. Explosions rocked Tehran, prompting Iran to close its airspace; in Israel, sirens sounded and a state of emergency was declaredโฏ
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The Israeli Air Force used multiple aircraft in coordinated operations, based on intelligence describing Iranโs enriched uranium stockpile as sufficient for up to 15 nuclear bombsโฏ
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๐งจ Regional Fallout & Warnings
Israelโs defense minister, Israel Katz, issued alerts of imminent missile and drone retaliation expected from Iranโฏ
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in the strike, warning Iran against targeting American assetsโฏ
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U.S. President Trump reiterated the possibility of the strike ("could very well happen") but voiced hopes to avoid a broader warโฏ
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โ ๏ธ Diplomatic & Nuclear Context
The IAEA formally censured Iran for non-compliance with nuclear obligationsโthe first such censure in 20 yearsโright before the strikesโฏ
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In response, Iran began expanding its nuclear program, building a third enrichment facility and deploying advanced centrifugesโฏ
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Meanwhile, the sixth round of U.S.โIran nuclear talks is slated for Ju
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