Israel's Major Strike on Iran’s Nuclear and Military Targets
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack
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| BBC LIVE |
On June 13, 2025, at dawn, Israel executed a massive military operation, dubbed "Operation Rising Line," targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and key military infrastructure. The operation saw over 200 Israeli fighter jets hitting more than 100 strategic sites across Iran, including the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, missile production plants, and military command centers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "preemptive necessity," claiming fresh intelligence revealed Iran was on the brink of a nuclear breakout. However, U.S. intelligence agencies continue to assert that Iran has not actively pursued nuclear weapons since 2003, highlighting a stark divergence in assessments.
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| BBC LIVE The human cost was devastating. Among the casualties were General Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and two prominent nuclear scientists. Even more tragic, Iranian reports confirmed civilian deaths, including several children, in a strike that hit a residential neighborhood in Tehran. It’s a grim reminder of how these conflicts ripple beyond the battlefield. Iran’s response was swift and fiery. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised Israel would face "severe consequences," while military officials warned of a "crushing retaliation" against both Israel and the U.S. Iran has begun mobilizing missile and drone units and shut down its airspace, signaling an imminent counterattack. Iran’s Foreign Ministry insisted the U.S. was complicit, alleging the operation required American "approval." U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied direct involvement but cautioned Iran against targeting U.S. personnel or assets, with the U.S. having preemptively evacuated non-essential staff from its Iraq embassy days earlier.
The international community is on edge. Saudi Arabia denounced the attack as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty, while India urged all sides to avoid further escalation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verified significant damage to Natanz, potentially setting back Iran’s nuclear program. The economic fallout was immediate—Brent crude oil prices spiked 9% to $78 per barrel, driven by fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where the UK issued warnings of heightened maritime risks. This attack comes against the backdrop of stalled nuclear negotiations and growing regional tensions. Israel’s decision, possibly fueled by domestic political pressures on Netanyahu, has pushed the Middle East to a dangerous precipice. With Iran preparing its response, the risk of a broader conflict looms large, threatening to engulf the region. The world watches anxiously, hoping for de-escalation but bracing for what might come next. |
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