Israel Launched Airstrike on Iran, 200 Fighter Jets Were Involved
On the night of June 12, 2025, Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” a series of airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military sites, and senior officials. The operation, which began around 3 a.m. local time, aimed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and weaken its military capabilities.
The Israeli Air Force deployed around 200 fighter jets to attack more than 100 locations, including key nuclear facilities and military bases. his major nuclear facility sustained considerable damage. However, no radiation leak has been reported yet.
Top Iranian Officials Killed:
- General Hossein Salami (Commander of IRGC)
- General Mohammad Bagheri (Chief of Armed Forces)
- Gholam Ali Rashid, Ali Shamkhani, and Amir Ali Hajizadeh (senior military figures)
Nuclear Scientists: Several experts working on Iran’s nuclear program were also reported dead.
Iran’s Response
- Drone Counterattack: Iran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. Israeli defense systems managed to intercept most of them.
- Airspace Closed: Iranian authorities immediately shut down national airspace and declared a high-level emergency.
- Khamenei’s Statement: Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that Israel must be prepared for a “serious punishment.”
Israel’s Justification
- Self-Defense: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “necessary and preemptive move” to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
- Military Alert: Israel issued public alerts, placed its forces on high alert, and warned its citizens to stay vigilant for more possible attacks.
Global Reaction
- United States: Declared that it was not involved in the airstrike but assured it would protect its military personnel in the region if needed.
- International Calls for Restraint: Countries like Turkey, China, India, Germany, France, and Japan urged both sides to avoid further escalation.
This airstrike is a serious escalation in the already tense relationship between Israel and Iran. The world now watches closely, as any misstep from either side could trigger a wider conflict in the Middle East. More updates are expected as both countries prepare for possible next steps.
