#IsraelIranConflict Israel attacked Iran: Operation "Rising Lion" has begun

The Israeli army claims it is attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. It warns its citizens that Tehran will attempt to retaliate.

Israel delivered a "preventive strike" on Iran's nuclear program facilities to prevent Tehran from acquiring weapons of mass destruction. This was announced by the IDF press service on the night of June 13.

"The Israel Defense Forces have begun a preventive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence to strike at Iran's nuclear program and in response to the ongoing aggression of the Iranian regime against Israel," the statement said.

It is noted that "dozens" of Israeli Air Force aircraft have completed the first phase, which included strikes on military targets, including nuclear ones, in various areas of Iran.

"The Israel Defense Forces and relevant authorities are prepared for a wide range of scenarios in defense and offense that may be needed," the statement said.