The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified, with Israeli military forces claiming that their recent strikes on Iran have eliminated critical targets, including nine senior scientists, and inflicted serious damage on Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iranian officials have confirmed harm to four essential structures at the Isfahan uranium conversion facility. Stay tuned for live updates.
The conflict ignited early Friday, June 13, when Israel executed unexpected airstrikes aimed at Iran’s nuclear facilities, including significant sites in Natanz and Isfahan. Israeli officials characterized these strikes as the initiation of a campaign to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, reportedly resulting in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military personnel and scientists. Among the casualties were Gen. Hossein Salami, leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran.
In retaliation, Iran launched a missile barrage at Israel late Saturday, June 14, striking the Galilee region and resulting in the deaths of four civilians in an apartment complex. Explosions reverberated throughout Israeli cities as air raid alerts sounded. Israel’s Defence Minister stated, “Tehran is burning,” as the nation responded with additional strikes targeting Iran’s Defence Ministry headquarters and facilities reportedly associated with its missile and energy programs.
The Israeli military asserts that its operations have successfully neutralized high-profile targets, including nine senior scientists, and caused extensive damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Iranian officials have acknowledged damage to four vital buildings at the Isfahan uranium conversion facility but denied any radiation leaks from these sites.
Global leaders are urging for restraint, warning that the region stands at the edge of a wider conflict. France has held Iran responsible for exacerbating tensions, while Pakistan has denounced the Israeli strikes. The UN nuclear watchdog is currently evaluating the full scope of the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear installations.
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