#IsraelIranConflict
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a major military operation, "Operation Rising Lion," targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and military sites, killing senior Iranian military officials, including the chief of the armed forces, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and IRGC commander Hossein Salami, along with nuclear scientists. The strikes, involving 200 jets and over 100 targets, were a response to Iran's accelerated nuclear program, which Israel viewed as an existential threat. Iran retaliated with 100 drones, many intercepted by Israel, and vowed a "harsh punishment." The attack disrupted Tehran, closed highways, and killed civilians, though exact numbers are unverified. Global markets reacted with an 8% surge in oil prices and falling stocks. The U.S., while not involved militarily, provided intelligence support and urged restraint to avoid escalation. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei condemned the attack, and nuclear talks with the U.S. were canceled. Tensions remain high, with fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iran's proxies like Hezbollah, though the group has not yet committed to a military response.
