$BTC # ⚔️ 1. **Major Attacks and Escalation**

- **Israel's initial strikes (June 13)**: Launched a massive assault on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including the **Natanz uranium enrichment plant** (partially destroyed) and the Isfahan Nuclear Research Center. Approximately 200 Israeli fighter jets targeted 100 sites, killing top Iranian officials: IRGC commander **Hossein Salami**, Chief of Staff **Mohammad Bagheri**, and six nuclear scientists. Iran reported 78 deaths and 320 injuries .

- **Iran's retaliation (June 13-14)**: Responded with **Operation True Promise III**, firing over 150 ballistic missiles and 100+ drones at Israel. Targets included Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, damaging residential buildings in central Israel. A third wave of missiles struck early on June 14, hitting near homes in Rishon Lezion. Israeli defenses intercepted most projectiles, but shrapnel caused significant damage .

- **Ongoing exchanges**: Israel conducted additional strikes on Iranian cities (Tabriz, Shiraz) on June 14, while Iran targeted **Mehrabad Airport** in Tehran, causing fires and explosions .