✅ Confirmed: Israel has launched airstrikes on Iran early this morning (Friday, June 13, 2025)

According to credible sources including The New York Times, Associated Press (AP), and others:

> "Israel attacked Iran early Friday morning."

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⚠️ Situation Overview:

Israel targeted Tehran, striking nuclear and military sites, including nuclear development institutions.

The operation is reportedly named “Rising Lion” or “Am KeLavi”, and dozens of sites were hit, including senior military command centers.

Iran has not yet responded militarily, but drone and missile retaliation is considered highly likely in the coming hours or days.

Israel has declared a state of emergency nationwide, urging civilians to head to bomb shelters.

The United States has started evacuating its personnel and has declared that it will not directly intervene.

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🧠 What this means:

This is now a formal military conflict between Israel and Iran. Due to the nature and scale of the attacks — involving military and nuclear targets — this is being categorized as “war.”

Although Iran has not yet responded on a war-level scale, serious retaliation is expected.

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🧭 Likely Next Phases:

1. Iran’s Response — Possibly through missiles or drones.

2. Regional Escalation — Allied groups such as Hezbollah or Houthis may get involved.

3. Global Reaction — Countries like the USA, European nations, and Arab states will respond diplomatically or militarily.

4. Negotiations or Mediation — There might be attempts for peace, or the conflict may further escalat