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On 13 June 2025, the [[zionist entity]] '''launched a series of | On 13 June 2025, the [[zionist entity|Zionist Entity]] '''launched a series of coordinated airstrikes''' on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] with the aim of sabotaging the [[Iranian nuclear programme]], decapitating their military structure, and intimidating the local civilian population. It was the largest [[terror-bombing]] campaign against Iran since the [[Iran–Iraq War]], leaving at least 78 dead and more than 320 others injured.<ref>Various authors (2025-06-13).: [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/6/13/live-explosions-reported-in-iran-amid-israel-tensions?update=3773277 "Updates: Iran hits Israel with air strikes after nuclear site attacks"]. [[Al Jazeera|''Al Jazeera'']]. Retrieved 2025-06-14.</ref> The attacks were dubbed '''''Operation Nation of Lions''''' ([[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]: ''מבצע עם כלביא''), alternatively translated as '''''Operation Rising Lion'''.'' | ||
In retaliation, Iran launched its own ''Operation True Promise | In retaliation, Iran launched its own '''''Operation True Promise III''''' ([[Persian language|Persian]]: ''عملیات وعده صادق ۳''). | ||
As a result of the attacks, flights where suspended at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, while the airspace over the entity had been nearly entirely cleared. | As a result of the attacks, flights where suspended at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, while the airspace over the entity had been nearly entirely cleared. | ||
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On 13 June 2025, the Zionist Entity launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on the Islamic Republic of Iran with the aim of sabotaging the Iranian nuclear programme, decapitating their military structure, and intimidating the local civilian population. It was the largest terror-bombing campaign against Iran since the Iran–Iraq War, leaving at least 78 dead and more than 320 others injured.[1] The attacks were dubbed Operation Nation of Lions (Hebrew: מבצע עם כלביא), alternatively translated as Operation Rising Lion.
In retaliation, Iran launched its own Operation True Promise III (Persian: عملیات وعده صادق ۳).
As a result of the attacks, flights where suspended at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, while the airspace over the entity had been nearly entirely cleared.
American officials were informed in advance of the strikes, according to Benjamin Netanyahu, stating "I leave the American position to the Americans. We updated them ahead of time. They knew about the attack. What will they do now? I leave that to President (Donald) Trump. He makes his decisions independently"[2] In a video message later that day. Leading to the U.S. advising that Americans leave the region, specifically Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait, prior to Israeli strike in Iran.[3]
Impact
Iranian State TV announced that two of the IRGC's generals and two nuclear scientists had been killed in the strikes.[4]
Iranian State Media Reported Benjamin Netanyahu fled to Greece after the Zionist attack on Iran.[5]
During the initial strike, Iran shot down two F-35 fighter jets and became the first country in the world to down a fifth generation F-35.[6] The IOF pilot ejected over Iran and was taken into custody.[7]
Iranian response
Iran has dubbed its response True Promise 3, targeting military facilities in several "Israeli" cities.[8]. Israeli army reported 7 IOF soldiers have been wounded in Iran missile strike.[9]
Reactions
- Commonwealth of Australia: Foreign Minister Penny Wong of the settler-colonial entity of Australia declared she was alarmed by the escalation, urging all parties to deescalate.[10]
- Republic of Chile: Chile called apon both parties to cese hostilities and exercise restraint.[11]
- People's Republic of China: China's Foreign Ministry has stated that the country opposes any violation of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes actions that escalate tensions and expand the conflict. Furthermore, the People's Republic urged all relevant parties to do more to promote regional peace and stability and to avoid further escalation of tensions.[12]
- Republic of Cuba: President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the attacks perpetrated by Israel in the "strongest terms".[13]
- French Republic: President of France Emmanuel Macron reiterated the Zionist entity's right to defend itself, while also calling on all involved to "exercise maximum restraint."[14]
- Mexican United States: President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum stated that "Mexico will always promote peace."[15]
- Russian Federation: President Vladimir Putin condemns Israeli strikes on Iran.[16]
- Republic of Peru: The Peruvian government has called the bombings of Iran a violation of international law, and a threat to international peace. Peru has also called on both sides to show restraint and follow the United Nations Charter[17]
- United Nations: Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for both sides to exercise "upmost restraint" to avoid escalation[18].
- United States: Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that the US has not been involved in the strikes, and warned Iran against striking American targets in the region. Prior to the attacks, US president Donald Trump is quoted as saying that he doesn't condone a zionist attack on Iran, but considers it "fairly close".
- Zionist Entity: Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the operation will continue indefinitely. Defense minister Israel Katz announced that the entity is expecting missile and drone retaliation from Iran.
- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro condemned "Neo-nazi zionist" aggression against Iran.
References
- ↑ Various authors (2025-06-13).: "Updates: Iran hits Israel with air strikes after nuclear site attacks". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ Reuters (2025-06-13). "Israel's Netanyahu says Washington knew about Iran attack plans" Reuters. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran" (June 12, 2025). Reuters. Archived from the original.
- ↑ Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "IRNA" (2025-06-13). Islamic Republic News Agency. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/06/13/749774/iran-first-country-world-shoot-down-fifthgen-f35-jets-israel
- ↑ https://www.oyeyeah.com/news/iran-claims-downing-two-israeli-jets/
- ↑ https://iranwire.com/en/news/142070-irgc-launches-true-promise-3-operation-against-israel/
- ↑ "Seven IDF soldiers wounded by Iranian missile strike in central Israel, released to their homes" (JUNE 14, 2025). The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original. Retrieved JUNE 14, 2025.
- ↑ Pal, Alasdair (2025-06-13). "Australia 'alarmed' by escalation between Israel and Iran" Reuters.
- ↑ "Ataque israelí contra Irán pone en riesgo la paz, advierte Chile" (2025-06-13). Prensa Latina. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336067.shtml
- ↑ "Condena presidente de Cuba ataque de Israel a Irán" (2025-06-12). Prensa Latina. Archived from the original on 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ↑ "Macron backs 'Israel’s right to defend itself’ in call with Netanyahu" (2025-06-13). Al Mayadeen English. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Presidenta de México llama a la paz tras agresión de Israel a Irán" (2025-06-13). Prensa Latina. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ https://www.skynewsarabia.com/world/1802916-%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B6%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%95%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%94%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%95%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86
- ↑ "Preocupa a Gobierno de Perú ataque de Israel a Irán" (2025-06-13). Prensa latina. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "ONU condena ataque de Israel a Irán y pide máxima moderación" (2025-06-13). Prensa Latina. Archived from the original on 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-13.