Israel closes its airspace after attacking Iran
- On June 12, 2025, Israel launched unilateral strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and military figures, leading to the closure of its airspace until further notice.
- Israel initiated the preemptive attack citing an imminent threat from Iran's nuclear program, which Israeli leaders described as endangering their survival.
- The strikes killed senior Iranian military officials including Gen. Hossein Salami and top nuclear scientists, prompting Israel to declare a nationwide state of emergency with schools and workplaces closed.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the United States was not involved and prioritized protecting American forces while Israel expects significant Iranian retaliation and plans to continue operations until the threat is removed.
- The situation has heightened regional tensions, with Israel on high alert for Iranian retaliation, travel advisories in place, and civilian movements restricted though land borders remain open.
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Two French are among the three passengers of the solidarity ship for Gaza still detained in Israel. Their expulsion, which was to take place this Friday, is no longer possible because of the closure of the airspace of the Hebrew state after its strikes on Iran.
Connecticut Sen. Saud Anwar 'stuck' in Iraq after Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) -- Connecticut state Sen. Saud Anwar (D-Conn.), who is in Iraq on a personal visit, says all airspace across the region has been shut down and his plans for return are uncertain in a Facebook video Thursday night. Early Friday, Israel time, Israel attacked Iran's capital, targeting the country's nuclear and missile sites and killing at least two top military officers. Iran quickly retaliated, sending drones to Israel, accordin…
On the occasion of his press review on Friday, Paul Arcand takes stock of Israel's attack on Iran to neutralize its nuclear potential.
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