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Iran says Israel attack 'declaration of war'
IRAN, JUN 18 – Israel's airstrikes killed senior commanders and nuclear scientists, prompting Iran to launch over 100 drones in retaliation and declare the attacks a declaration of war, killing 78 and injuring 320, Iran said.
- On June 13, 2025, Israel launched air strikes using about 200 aircraft targeting roughly 100 Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including Natanz.
- The strike followed Iran's recent censure by the IAEA for nuclear non-compliance and long-standing Israeli threats amid US concerns about regional escalation.
- Iran quickly retaliated by firing dozens of ballistic missiles and launching around 100 drones toward Israel while sirens sounded nationwide and missile interceptions occurred.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu said the strikes hit the 'heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme' and would continue as needed, while Ayatollah Khamenei warned of a 'bitter and painful' fate.
- The strikes killed top Iranian commanders including Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami, escalated regional tensions, prompted a UN Security Council emergency meeting, and led Israel to declare a state of emergency.
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