#IsraelIranConflict

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," a massive air– and drone-based strike across Iran targeting nuclear facilities, missile sites, and top military officials, reportedly killing senior commanders and nuclear scientists (, ). Iran responded by firing over 100 drones toward Israel, most intercepted, while declaring the strikes a “declaration of war” and pledging further retaliation (). Earlier, the IAEA censured Iran for enriched uranium production and Tehran activated a secret third enrichment site (). Former U.S. President Trump warned of a “massive conflict” if diplomacy fails and urged Iran to make a deal (). The crisis marks a dangerous escalation with global consequences.