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June 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran

On June 13, 2025 at 3:00 am (GMT+3), the Israel Defense Forces struck Iran.[3] Codenamed Operation Rising Lion,[4][a] the Israeli government called the strikes a response to Iran's enrichment of weapon-grade uranium to a level enough for 15 nuclear weapons.[6]

Location Iran
Planned by Israel

Background

Iran and Israel were friendly until 1979. Since then, they have been enemies. Iranian leaders, including Ali Khamenei and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have been calling for Israel's destruction. It also arms Islamist groups worldwide, including the Houthis, Hezbollah, and Hamas,[7] which committed the worst massacres of Jews since the end of the Holocaust.[8]

The strikes happened when the International Atomic Energy Agency found that Iran refused to follow its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NNPT).[9]

Events

Israeli strikes

Dozens of Israeli jets bombed military and nuclear sites across Iran, including the enrichment facilities in Fordow, Natanz,[4] and Isfahan.[10]

Israeli sabotage

Mossad agents targeted Iran's missile and air defense systems before the strikes.[11] For instance, Mossad commandos put precision-guided weapons near surface-to-air missile systems, enabling them to be bombed accurately upon activation.[11] Secret drones had also been smuggled into Tehran, which struck the Esfajabad missile base[b] to destroy the launchers.[5]

Iranian counterattacks

Iran sent 100 drones to attack Israel, which were intercepted beyond Israel's borders.[12] Iran also fired 100+ missiles at Israel, some landing in Tel Aviv.[13]

Casualties

Israel

By 3:33 am (GMT+3) on June 14, 2025, one woman died from Iranian missile attacks, while 40 were injured.[14]

Iran

20 senior Iranian commanders were reportedly killed,[15] including Hossein Salami,[c] Mohammad Bagheri, Gholam Ali Rashid, Ali Shamkhani, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoon Abbasi.[17] Iranian sources reported 78 deaths and 329 injured.[2]

Reactions

France

French President Emmanuel Macron backed Israel's right of self-defense, saying that Iran has been repeatedly condemned over its nuclear program.[18]

Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed Israel's "right to defend its existence and the security of its citizens", highlighting that Iran has refused to follow its NNPT obligations.[18][19]

Jordan

Jordan activated air sirens as Iranian drones crossed its airspace,[12] while condemning Israel's strikes on Iran.[20]

Poland

Poland's defense minister planned to evacuate Polish citizens from Israel.[21]

Qatar

The Qatari government, closely linked to the Hamas, called Israel's strikes "a dangerous escalation".[20]

Saudi Arabia

The Saudis condemned Israel's strikes on what they called "the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran".[20]

Ukraine

The Ukrainian government called Iran's regime "the source of problems".[22]

United Arab Emirates

The Emiratis made a similar condemnation to that of the Saudis.[20]

United Kingdom

British sources claimed that British jets were not involved in defending Israel, but that changes could occur as the conflict evovles.[23] The British Prime Minister has been criticized for appeasing the Iranian regime.[24] The critics include former home secretary Suella Braverman and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, who declared that "Iran must never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons".[24]

United States

Two American destroyers have been sent to the region.[25] The US military was helping Israel intercept Iranian missiles.[26]

President

President Donald Trump reportedly called a cabinet meeting.[27] He told Iran to "make a deal or face slaughter",[28] warning Iran of "more brutal attacks".[29] He also told the Axios that "Israel's attack could help me make [a] deal with Iran [...] I gave Iran 60 days, today is day 61".[30]

Secretary of State

Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied US involvement, warning Iran not to target Americans.[27][31]

Special Envoy to the Middle East

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said that he wanted further nuclear talks with Iranian officials, who refused to do so.[30]

Congress members

Senator Lindsey Graham called the Israeli strikes on Iran "one of the most impressive military strikes in Israeli history".[32]

June 2025 Israeli Strikes On Iran Media

  • Explosions in different areas of Tehran following Israeli attack Mizan 13 June 30

  • Aftermath of the Israeli strikes in Tehran

  • Western Wall Plaza under evacuation orders on 13 June 2025

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Also called Am KeLavi in Hebrew[5]
  2. ↑ One of Iran's most fortified ballistic missile sites.[5]
  3. ↑ Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)[16]

References

  1. ↑ Horovitz, David (June 13, 2025). "'An immediate operational necessity': Why Israel finally attacked Iran's nuclear facilities". The Times of Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-immediate-operational-necessity-why-israel-finally-attacked-irans-nuclear-facilities/. Retrieved 13 June 2025. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "IDF intercepts Iranian drone on northern border as Tehran casualties mount". Ynetnews. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bytbiqtxxx#autoplay. Retrieved June 13, 2025. 
  3. ↑ "Israel launches attack on Iran, warns public to prepare for missile fire". Ynetnews. June 13, 2025. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skf5t1yxel#autoplay. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Israel strikes ‘at heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program, Netanyahu says". Jewish News Syndicate. June 13, 2025. https://www.jns.org/sirens-across-israel-as-jewish-state-strikes-iran. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "WATCH: Stunning Footage Shows Mossad's Covert Strike on Iran's Air Defense System". JFeed. June 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Israel strikes Iran; air raid sirens sound nationwide". Israel Hayom. June 13, 2025. https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/06/13/israel-strikes-iran-air-raid-sirens-sound-nationwide. 
  7. ↑ Furlan, Marta (March 4, 2022). "Israeli-Iranian relations: past friendship, current hostility". Israel Affairs. 28 (2): 170–183. doi:10.1080/13537121.2022.2041304.
  8. ↑
  9. ↑ "UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in non-compliance with its obligations". Euronews. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Mossad Operatives Targeted Iranian Missile and Air Defense Systems Ahead of Strikes". Tazpit Press Service. June 13, 2025. https://tps.co.il/articles/mossad-operatives-targeted-iranian-missile-and-air-defense-systems-in-advance-of-strikes. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "IDF intercepts 100-plus Iranian drones beyond Israeli airspace". Jewish News Syndicate. June 13, 2025. https://www.jns.org/idf-working-to-intercept-100-plus-iranian-drones. 
  13. ↑ "Impacts seen in Tel Aviv area after Iran fires 100+ missiles in response to Israeli attacks". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. June 13, 2025. https://www.jta.org/2025/06/13/israel/impacts-seen-in-tel-aviv-area-after-iran-fires-100-missiles-in-response-to-israeli-attacks. 
  14. ↑ "Woman killed in Iranian missile strike in Israel, Magen David Adom says". Jewish News Syndicate. June 13, 2025. https://www.jns.org/israeli-woman-killed-in-iranian-missile-strike-magen-david-adom-says. Retrieved June 14, 2025. 
  15. ↑ "At least 20 senior Iranian commanders killed in Israeli attack on Iran, two sources say". Reuters. June 13, 2025. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/least-20-senior-iranian-commanders-killed-israeli-attack-iran-two-sources-say-2025-06-13. 
  16. ↑ "Hossein Salami, Head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Killed in Israel's Attack". The Wall Street Journal. June 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strike, says Iranian state media". The Times of Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/irans-revolutionary-guard-commander-hossein-salami-killed-in-israeli-strike-says-iranian-state-media. Retrieved June 13, 2025. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Russia denounces, Germany and France defend Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran". Ynetnews. June 13, 2025. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjukjoyxxe#autoplay. 
  19. ↑ "UN watchdog censures Iran over nuclear violations as Tehran escalates threats". Ynetnews. June 12, 2025. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/byvja11007ge. Retrieved June 13, 2025. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 El-Fekki, Amira (June 13, 2025). "Arab World Reacts to Israel's Strikes on Iran". Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/arab-world-reacts-israels-strikes-iran-2084948. 
  21. ↑ "Poland stands ready to evacuate its citizens from Israel, says defense minister". TVP World. June 13, 2025. https://tvpworld.com/87257400/poland-stands-ready-to-evacuate-its-citizens-from-israel-says-defense-minister. 
  22. ↑ "After Israel's strikes, Ukraine says Iran 'source of problems' but warns against destabilization". Kyiv Independent. June 13, 2025. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reacts-to-israel-iran-strikes. 
  23. ↑ "UK is not currently providing support to Israel as Iran retaliates, local media reports". Reuters. June 13, 2025. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/britain-will-not-protect-israel-iran-retaliates-times-newspaper-2025-06-13. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Bell-Cross, Lorin (June 13, 2025). "Starmer blasted for ‘appeasing’ Iran in response to Israeli strikes". The Jewish Chronicle. https://www.thejc.com/news/politics/starmer-blasted-for-appeasing-iran-in-response-to-israeli-strikes-wet600ad. 
  25. ↑ "US military sending two destroyers to region, Netanyahu to convene meeting with defense officials". The Jerusalem Post. June 13, 2025. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/2025-06-12/live-updates-857426. 
  26. ↑ "U.S. is helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles, American officials say". NBC News. June 13, 2025. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/13/trump-urges-iran-to-reach-nuclear-deal-before-there-is-nothing-left-.html. Retrieved June 14, 2025. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Bob, Yonah Jeremy (June 13, 2025). "Israel launches preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear sites, military targets". The Jerusalem Post. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-857575. 
  28. ↑ "Trump tells Iran: Make a deal or face ‘slaughter’". The Telegraph. June 13, 2025. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/13/israel-attacks-iran-latest-news-nuclear-sites-war. 
  29. ↑ "Trump warns Iran of ‘even more brutal attacks’ without nuclear deal". Financial Times. June 13, 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/9def8cb1-0a22-4ce7-ba53-b3e0e040c955. 
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Trump to Axios: Israel's attack could help me make deal with Iran". Axios. June 13, 2025. https://www.axios.com/2025/06/13/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-israel-attack. 
  31. ↑ "US says it was not involved in Israel's military strikes in Iran". BBC News. June 13, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2kd2k3mv7o. 
  32. ↑ "Sen. Graham lauds Israeli strikes on Iran: Well done to an ally!". Israel National News. June 14, 2025. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/409963. 
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