Israel Launches Major Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Program

Israel launched a sweeping strike on Iran, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," targeting the country's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile program, following months of stalled nuclear negotiations between the US Trump administration and Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes, stating that Israel targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists and the heart of its ballistic missile program. The US was not involved in the strikes, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A state of emergency has been declared in Israel as it braces for an Iranian response. The strikes came after a series of back-and-forth missile attacks between Israel and Iran and after nuclear talks between the US and Iran, mediated by Oman, appeared to fail due to disagreements over Iran's nuclear enrichment program.

The global nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has formally declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations for the first time in 20 years due to its "many failures" to provide information about its undeclared nuclear material and activities. Nineteen of the 35 countries on the IAEA board voted for the motion, which was backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany. Iran has condemned the resolution as "political" and announced it will open a new uranium enrichment facility and replace old centrifuges with more advanced ones. The issue may now be referred to the UN Security Council, which could reimpose sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

The US has proposed a nuclear deal to Iran, which includes restrictions on its nuclear program, and is waiting for a response. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the proposal with President Trump, who said Iran is expected to respond in the coming days. Meanwhile, US officials believe Israel may be preparing a military strike against Iran, although the Trump administration has warned Israel that the US will not be a joint partner in such an operation. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that Iran is not complying with nuclear non-proliferation obligations, and Iran has condemned the finding as politically motivated. The US proposal includes having Iran procure enriched nuclear fuel from outside the country rather than enriching it domestically. Russia may play a role in the negotiations, potentially as a source for nuclear fuel or a storage location for Iran's existing enriched uranium.

Multiple sources have told CBS News that Israel is prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, with US officials anticipating a potential Iranian retaliation against American sites in Iraq. The US State Department has ordered non-emergency government officials to leave Iraq due to "heightened regional tensions," and the Pentagon has allowed military family members to voluntarily leave the Middle East. President Trump said an Israeli strike on Iran "could very well happen," while Iran's Defense Minister warned that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps would target US bases if a conflict is imposed. The US is weighing options to support Israel without leading the operation, potentially including aerial refueling or intelligence sharing.

The US State Department has ordered US government workers in Israel to restrict their travel and authorized family members of US military personnel in the Middle East to evacuate due to concerns that Israel may launch a strike on Iran. Multiple sources told CBS News that US officials have been informed that Israel is ready to launch an operation against Iran. In response to a vote by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) finding Iran non-compliant with its nuclear obligations, Tehran announced plans to significantly boost its uranium enrichment program, including establishing a new enrichment facility and replacing old centrifuges with advanced ones. The escalation comes ahead of new Iran-US talks set for Sunday in Oman, with President Trump reiterating that the US will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.

Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, targeting locations related to its nuclear program, causing oil prices to surge over 7% and U.S. stock futures to plummet, with Dow futures down over 600 points. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed in western India, killing all but one person on board. U.S. stocks rose after a cooler-than-expected May producer price index, with the S&P 500 adding 0.38% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.24%. Oracle shares soared 13% after beating earnings expectations, while Boeing's stock tumbled 13% following the plane crash.

Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran, targeting sites linked to its nuclear enrichment program and killing top military officials, including the chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami. The strikes also killed two leading Iranian nuclear scientists. Iran's supreme leader pledged to avenge the attacks, while Israel's Defense Minister declared a state of emergency and warned of an expected retaliation. Oil prices jumped over 9% amid fears of a broader regional war. The US did not participate in the operation but was briefed beforehand and has directed its employees in Jerusalem to shelter in place. The UN Secretary-General urged both sides to show restraint and avoid further conflict.

Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, with reports suggesting Israel is preparing to attack Iran, potentially disrupting oil supplies and sending prices above $100 per barrel. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, is a key concern, with 20% of global oil consumption passing through it daily. Analysts warn that a wider conflict could lead to oil prices surging to $120-130 per barrel. Some experts, like Josh Young of Bison Interests, predict Brent crude could reach $85 per barrel even without a conflict, while others, like J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, maintain more bearish forecasts, predicting prices in the $50-60 per barrel range.

Crude oil futures jumped as much as 13% after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran without U.S. support, targeting Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation will continue until the threat is removed. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel acted unilaterally and warned Iran against targeting U.S. interests. The airstrikes killed Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to Iranian state media. Oil markets are concerned about potential retaliation from Iran, which could lead to a major military escalation and disrupt oil supplies.

Israel has launched a large-scale attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders, in an operation dubbed "Operation Rising Lion." The Israeli military said 200 fighter jets were used, striking over 100 targets across Iran, including the main enrichment facility in Natanz and the country's ballistic missiles program. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's highest-ranking military officer, and General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard, were killed in the attack. In response, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory, which Israel's military is intercepting. The US has issued a security alert for its citizens in Israel, and countries around the world have reacted with alarm, urging restraint and diplomacy. The international community is bracing for potential retaliation from Iran, and the situation is rapidly escalating.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear program and military leadership. The strikes reportedly killed two top Iranian military commanders, including General Hossein Salami and Major General Mohammad Bagheri. Netanyahu stated that the operation aims to "roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival" and will continue until the threat is removed. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed "severe punishment" for the attacks, and Iran's Armed Forces spokesperson warned that both the US and Israel would "pay dearly." The strikes have raised fears of a wider regional war, with the US advising its citizens to leave the Middle East and calling up tens of thousands of Israeli soldiers in preparation for a potential Iranian retaliation.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed the death of General Hossein Salami, a top commander, in Israeli strikes, stating that its military is "fully prepared to deliver a decisive and harsh response." Israel launched a "preemptive strike" against Iran, targeting its nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities, according to an Israeli military official.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference after Israel launched strikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities, warning of Iran's nuclear capabilities and stating the strikes were to "roll back" the threat from Iran.

US Senator Marco Rubio stated that the US was not involved in Israel's "preemptive strikes" against Iran. Israel launched the strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, prompting a state of emergency to be declared in Israel according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

An Israeli security source told reporters that Iran's top military leaders and senior nuclear scientists were targeted in the opening strikes against Iran. Iranian state media reported that the Commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed in the attack.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel launched a strike against Iran's nuclear program, targeting the Natanz Nuclear Facility, one of Tehran's key nuclear sites. Netanyahu stated that Israel "struck at the heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment program" and "Iran's nuclear weaponization program." The strike is part of Operation "Rising Lion" aimed at rolling back Iran's threat to Israel's survival. The extent of the damage remains unknown, but the facility has been previously damaged in 2020. Netanyahu warned that Iran's nuclear program poses a significant threat to the world and that Israel will continue to take action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

US-Iran tensions are escalating ahead of the sixth round of nuclear negotiations, with President Trump warning that an Israeli strike on Iran "could very well happen." The US is evacuating non-emergency personnel from the Middle East, with the US embassy in Iraq ordering a partial evacuation and military dependents authorized to leave locations around the region. Trump stated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that the US is "fairly close to a pretty good agreement" but needs a better deal. The negotiations have stalled over Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities, with the US demanding that they be abandoned and Iran refusing. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has increased its stockpiles of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium by nearly 35% between February and May.

Israel has launched a large-scale airstrike on Iran, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion", targeting dozens of military sites, including nuclear facilities, in response to what it sees as an existential threat from Iran's nuclear program. The Israeli military said the operation was "pre-emptive, precise, and based on high-quality intelligence". Iran's state media reported that several high-ranking officials, including the head of the Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Salami, were killed in the strikes. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed "severe punishment" in response. Israel has declared a state of emergency, bracing for a potential Iranian retaliation via missile and drone attack. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said the US was not involved in the operation and warned Iran not to target US interests.

Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran's nuclear program and military infrastructure on Friday morning, killing several top Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. The attack involved over 200 Israeli fighter jets and targeted more than 100 sites, including a major nuclear enrichment center at Natanz. The Israeli prime minister described the attack as a last resort to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state. Iran's supreme leader vowed a "harsh punishment" in response, and Iranian forces subsequently launched around 100 drones at Israel. The attack has raised fears of a regional war and led to a sharp increase in oil prices. Iran has announced it will not participate in nuclear negotiations with the US until further notice, and several countries in the region have taken precautionary measures, including closing airspace.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had struck Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz, aiming to destroy the core of Iran's nuclear program. The Natanz facility is where Iran has produced most of its nuclear fuel, including near-bomb-grade fuel. The attack's impact is still unclear, and it may take days or weeks to determine how long it has set back Iran's nuclear program. Previous attempts to disrupt Iran's nuclear program, including a cyberattack and sabotage, had only temporary effects. The Natanz facility was operating at a minimal level after the 2015 nuclear deal but resumed activity after the US withdrew from the agreement in 2018. Iran has since increased enrichment levels to 60% purity, and experts believe it would take only weeks to reach 90% purity. The attack also targeted Iran's military and nuclear leadership, but it is unclear if the heavily fortified Fordow facility was hit, which is a crucial part of Iran's nuclear program.

Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear sites, missile facilities, and other military infrastructure, killing top Iranian generals. The strikes hit multiple locations, including the Natanz nuclear-enrichment complex, military bases around Tehran, and residential homes of high-ranking military commanders. The attacks caused significant damage and raised fears of a potential regional war.

Israel launched a series of strikes on Tehran, killing Iran's top three military generals: Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami, and Gen. Gholamali Rashid. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths. Additionally, two Iranian nuclear scientists, Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, were also assassinated in the strikes.

Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and top military commanders, marking the beginning of a prolonged operation to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Multiple locations across Iran were hit, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The attack resulted in the deaths of high-ranking officials, including General Hossein Salami, leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces. Iran has vowed to inflict "severe punishment" in response to the attack, prompting Israel to declare a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory strikes.

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