US EditionIsrael, Iran Exchange Attacks as Conflict Enters Second Day
- On Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion involving about 200 fighter jets striking over 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear and military sites.
- The operation followed months of planning amid escalating tensions triggered by the October 2023 Hamas attack and the IAEA’s declaration that Iran breached its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.
- Israel targeted Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz, missile bases in western Iran, and eliminated senior military commanders along with six Iranian nuclear scientists.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu called the attack "a very successful opening strike" at a decisive moment, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned Israel of "severe punishment" and a "bitter fate."
- Iran retaliated by launching about 100 drones toward Israel, prompting airlines to suspend flights in the region as global leaders urged immediate de-escalation amid fears of wider conflict.
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Iran retaliates and Israel vows more strikes after devastating attack - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Iran was reeling and firing missiles and drones Friday after Israel carried out its largest attack ever against Iran, waves of coordinated airstrikes that hit nuclear sites and killed much of the country’s military chain of command along with several nuclear scientists.
Iran retaliates with more missile strikes after Israeli attack
More Iranian missiles shot towards Israeli territory late on Friday and early on Saturday morning in a tit-for-tat exchange following an Israeli attack on Iran on Friday. Israel said on Saturday morning that it would continue its attacks on Iranian targets.
Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites and kills top generals; Iran retaliates with missile barrages
Israel has launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists — a barrage it said was necessary…
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TelegraphHerald.comIsrael strikes Iran's nuclear sites, kills top generals; Iran retaliates with missile barrages
Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists.
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