#IsraelIranConflict Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East.

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including uranium enrichment sites in Natanz and the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, in an operation dubbed "Rising Lion." According to Israeli sources, the aim was to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat, following reports from the IAEA about Iran's non-compliance with enriched uranium restrictions. Iran responded by launching about 100 drones towards Israel, which were intercepted. The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, promised a "severe response," while Israel declared a state of emergency. The international community, including the UN and the U.S., urged moderation to avoid a broader regional conflict. This episode exacerbates tensions in the context of a stalemate in nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S.