Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, which involved a series of air strikes targeting over 100 sites across Iran – including nuclear facilities (Natanz, Fordo), missile storage, IRGC command posts, and key military leaders (e.g., Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri).
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Israel used Mossad-supported drone sabotage inside Iran to take out air defense and missile launchers, helping them achieve rapid air superiority
Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, launching over 150 ballistic missiles and 100+ drones at Israeli cities (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem). Most were intercepted, though civilian casualties occurred
💥 The Human & Infrastructure Toll
Casualties: At least 224+ Iranians killed (some estimates exceed 400, including civilians), and 24+ Israelis, with over 500 injured
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Infrastructure damage:
Iranian nuclear and military installations, a hospital in Kermanshah, missile launch sites, and state-run IRIB television studio in Tehran were struck by Israeli jets
In Israel, missiles hit Haifa’s oil refinery and areas around Tel Aviv, causing civilian damage and casualties
🔊 Strategic & Diplomatic Fallout
Israel claims it has crippled Iran’s air defenses and significantly degraded its nuclear program. It has issued evacuation warnings for Tehran and threatened officials up to Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran insists its strikes are self-defense, is seeking ceasefire talks, and is open to resuming nuclear negotiations
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International reaction:
The U.S., under President Trump, has deployed military assets, warned Iran, and urged evacuations — also stopping short of direct involvement .
G7 nations are calling for de-escalation; some, like Germany and Poland, are evacuating citizens. Turkey, Russia, and EU parties are exploring mediation routes
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🔭 What’s Next?
Continuation or escalation of strikes: Israel has hinted that “the operation is not finished”. Iran’s IRGC vows further missile launches
Diplomatic pressure: Iran has asked Gulf intermediaries (Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) to broker a ceasefire. The G7 and UN are pushing for talks
Civilian impact: Major evacuations in Iran (especially Tehran); refugees, fuel shortages, hospital strain. In Israel, disruptions to life and damaged infrastructure
Global ripple effects: Oil prices, airspace closures, regional polarization, fears of spillover in Syria, Gaza, Yemen
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