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13-06-2025
Israel launched airstrikes across Iran targeting nuclear-related sites, killing Iran’s top military chief Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, IRGC commander Hossein Salami, and two senior nuclear scientists, according to Iranian state media. Strikes hit Tehran, Natanz, Khandab, and Khoramabad; the IAEA reported no radiation increase at Natanz and said Isfahan was unaffected. Iran launched around 100 drones in retaliation. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the operation would continue, and Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency. The U.S. did not participate but was briefed; President Trump urged a nuclear deal while warning Tehran. Oil prices spiked, gold and Treasurys rose, and U.S. stock futures fell amid fears of broader regional war. UN chief Antonio Guterres called for maximum restraint.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, IRGC, Tehran • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel’s “Rising Lion” strikes killed IRGC commander-in-chief Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami in Tehran, targeting Iran’s nuclear and military leadership in an operation Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said would last many days. Salami, a key power center reporting to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, led the IRGC since 2019, overseeing Iran’s missile program, regional proxy network, and direct drone/missile attacks on Israel. Analysts say his death, alongside other senior officers, could hinder Iran’s immediate response, though the IRGC vowed a harsh retaliation. Salami, long central to domestic repression and regional military operations, previously apologized for the IRGC’s downing of a Ukrainian airliner and had warned protesters during the 2022 unrest.
Entities: Hossein Salami, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Ali Khamenei • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched a large-scale, preemptive operation named “Rising Lion” against Iran before dawn Friday, striking nuclear and military targets nationwide and hitting residential areas in Tehran. Using around 200 fighter jets, Israel targeted at least one uranium enrichment site (including Natanz), ballistic missile stockpiles, and senior military figures in Tehran, aiming to halt what it says is Iran’s rapid march toward nuclear weapons. Satellite and social media evidence showed significant above-ground damage at Natanz, though underground halls housing centrifuges appeared intact; Iran and the IAEA reported no change in external radiation levels, with manageable contamination inside the facility. Strikes also hit Piranshahr’s military base, and multiple Tehran neighborhoods suffered casualties and building collapses. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation would continue to remove threats, claiming Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to eventually make nine nuclear weapons. The IDF announced the strikes shortly after they began; the US quickly distanced itself, saying Israel acted unilaterally. Iran responded Friday evening with a missile barrage toward Israel. Residents in Tehran reported shaking homes and panic as the attacks continued into daylight.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Rising Lion, Natanz, Tehran • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel’s latest strikes on Iran showcased deep Mossad penetration inside the country, including smuggling precision weapons, establishing an internal drone base, and deploying commandos to disable air defenses and target missile systems, commanders, and scientists. Israel claims all aircraft returned safely after more than 100 strikes, suggesting air superiority aided by on-the-ground sabotage and intelligence. The Mossad unusually released video of operations, underscoring its growing audacity. This attack builds on years of Israeli covert action in Iran—from assassinations of nuclear scientists and the 2018 theft of Iran’s nuclear archive to the 2020 killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and other high-profile hits—highlighting Iran’s persistent vulnerability and internal disaffection that facilitates Israeli intelligence operations.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Mossad, CNN, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched a large-scale, multi-day operation against Iran, striking nuclear facilities and senior military leadership with about 200 fighter jets and more than 100 targets hit. Iran’s IRGC chief Hossein Salami and Major General Mohammad Bagheri were killed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “Operation Rising Lion” targeted Natanz, nuclear scientists, and Iran’s missile program. Iran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. Airspace in Iran, Israel, and Jordan was temporarily closed. The US said it was not involved; a Cabinet meeting was convened to discuss the response. Global reactions ranged from condemnation and alarm to calls for de-escalation, while civilians in Iran reported a night of fear and uncertainty. The strikes follow growing concern over Iran’s advancing nuclear program and an IAEA censure.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” conducting unprecedented strikes on Iran targeting its nuclear program, ballistic missile infrastructure, and senior leadership. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation hit Natanz, nuclear scientists, and missile sites, and would continue as needed. Iran confirmed the deaths of top commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri. Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed “severe punishment,” and Iran closed its airspace amid reports of explosions and damage in Tehran. Israel declared a special emergency, closed its airspace, and mobilized tens of thousands of troops, anticipating major retaliation. The U.S. said it was not involved but was advised by Israel; Washington warned of potential regional escalation. The strikes threaten to end U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and raise the risk of a broader Middle East war involving Iran’s proxy network.
Entities: Operation Rising Lion, Israel, Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu, Natanz • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that General Hossein Salami, one of its most powerful commanders, was killed in Israeli strikes. The IRGC vowed a “decisive and harsh response,” saying its command structure and other military branches remain fully prepared. The report comes amid broader Israeli operations targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
Entities: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Hossein Salami, Israel, Iran, Israeli strikes • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched strikes on Iran aimed at its nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation was intended to “roll back” Iran’s nuclear threat and warned of Tehran’s advancing capabilities. Reporting indicated early targets included senior military leaders and nuclear scientists, and officials signaled the campaign may extend beyond a single day.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu, nuclear program, long-range missile capabilities • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
An Israeli security source briefed reporters that Israel’s opening strikes targeted Iran’s top military leadership and senior nuclear scientists. Iranian state media reported the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed. CNN analyst Barak Ravid discussed potential implications and Iran’s possible responses.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, Israeli security source • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
CNN analysis argues Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” against Iran is unprecedented, combining airstrikes, sabotage, and in-country operatives to decapitate Iran’s military leadership and destroy remaining air defenses, giving Israel intelligence dominance and air superiority. The piece says Iran faces a dilemma: leaders are dead or vulnerable, replacements are targetable, and coordinated retaliation is harder, though missiles, drones, and proxies remain options. It frames the timing as Israel responding to Iran’s post–October 7 strategy—supporting proxies, launching direct salvos, and accelerating its nuclear program—culminating in recent IAEA rebukes and Iran’s move to harden enrichment. The author contends U.S. support and prior degradations of Hezbollah, Syria, and Iranian defenses created a window for Israel to act. With Iran already launching “hundreds” of missiles in response, the analysis calls for robust U.S. help defending Israel and says the quickest de-escalation would come from Iran abandoning nuclear ambitions and Hamas releasing hostages and ceding control in Gaza.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Operation Rising Lion, U.S., Hezbollah • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: analyze
13-06-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel struck Iran’s main nuclear enrichment site at Natanz and targeted elements of its weaponization program, including leading nuclear scientists, as part of “Operation Rising Lion.” He warned Iran has enough highly enriched uranium for multiple bombs and is moving toward weaponization. The extent of damage to Natanz and potentially deep underground facilities remains unclear. Reports also suggest strikes on the Parchin military complex and several bases near Tehran, though details are unconfirmed. Netanyahu said the operation aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and supplying them to proxies, warning of broader global risks from Iran’s missile capabilities.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Iran, Natanz, Operation Rising Lion • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Amid rising tensions and ahead of a sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, former President Trump warned that an Israeli strike on Iran “could happen,” stressing the U.S. will not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. The U.S. authorized voluntary departures for some personnel and dependents in parts of the Middle East, ordering partial evacuations in Iraq and convening emergency reviews at embassies, though no troops were withdrawn. Negotiations appear stalled over Iran’s refusal to abandon uranium enrichment and its growing stockpile of near-weapons-grade material, with watchdogs warning Iran could amass weapons-grade uranium quickly. The IAEA board declared Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as talks remain strained.
Entities: United States, Iran, Donald Trump, Israel, Oman • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and senior military figures just days before a scheduled sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman. Analysts say the timing aimed to sabotage or derail negotiations, potentially forcing Tehran to withdraw or harden its stance. The attacks reportedly killed nuclear scientists, wounded civilians, and may have incapacitated key Iranian negotiator Ali Shamkhani. The US denied involvement but was notified; President Trump shifted from urging restraint to framing the strikes as leverage, citing a missed 60-day ultimatum and pressing Iran to “make a deal.” The talks were already fraught: Washington’s proposal sought an end to all Iranian enrichment, while Tehran demanded the right to civilian enrichment and sanctions relief. An IAEA censure days earlier for non-compliance further darkened prospects, with Iran vowing new enrichment at a secure site. The strikes heighten tensions, jeopardize talks, and risk wider escalation.
Entities: Israel, Iran, US-Iran nuclear talks, Oman, Ali Shamkhani • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a large-scale pre-emptive air campaign striking dozens of Iranian military sites, including nuclear facilities such as Natanz, and reportedly killing senior IRGC figures and scientists. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the operation aims to neutralize an imminent Iranian threat and may last days. Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed “severe punishment,” alleging civilian areas were hit. Israel declared a special state of emergency, warning of expected missile and drone retaliation. The IAEA is assessing radiation risks; the U.S. said it was not involved but warned Iran against targeting American interests. The escalation comes amid rising concern over Iran’s nuclear advances and ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Operation Rising Lion, IRGC, Natanz • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched extensive strikes across Iran targeting its nuclear program and military leadership, killing three top generals—including armed forces chief Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC head Hossein Salami—and two prominent nuclear scientists. Over 200 Israeli warplanes hit more than 100 sites, including the Natanz enrichment facility; the IAEA reported no rise in radiation. Iran vowed harsh retaliation and fired about 100 drones at Israel. The attack, undertaken without direct U.S. involvement as Washington pursued renewed nuclear talks, prompted Iran to pull out of negotiations. Regional airspace tightened, Saudi Arabia condemned the strikes, and oil prices spiked roughly 9%. President Trump said he was briefed in advance and expressed hope for a return to talks.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Mohammad Bagheri, Hossein Salami, IRGC • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched its largest-ever strike on Iran aiming to destroy the Natanz uranium enrichment site—the core of Iran’s nuclear program—seeking to significantly delay Tehran’s ability to produce bomb-grade material. The extent of damage remains unclear, especially at Natanz’s underground centrifuge halls, and there’s no confirmation whether the far more fortified Fordow facility was hit. Past sabotage and cyberattacks only set Iran back one to two years, and the 2015 nuclear deal had effectively contained enrichment until the U.S. exited in 2018, after which Iran advanced to 60% enrichment and installed more efficient centrifuges. Netanyahu argued Iran now has enough fuel for nine weapons and could weaponize within a year, justifying the strike despite risks of prolonged conflict and prompting Iran to potentially leave the NPT and accelerate covert weaponization. Israel also targeted nuclear and military leadership. Analysts warn that without disabling Fordow, Iran’s capacity to produce weapons-grade material may endure.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Natanz uranium enrichment site, Fordow facility, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel carried out strikes in Tehran that killed Iran’s top three military commanders—Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri (armed forces chief of staff), Gen. Hossein Salami (IRGC commander in chief), and Gen. Gholamali Rashid (deputy armed forces commander)—dealing a severe blow to Iran’s military leadership. Iranian state media also reported the assassinations of two key nuclear figures: Fereydoun Abbasi, former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, a prominent physicist and university president. The Israeli military confirmed the generals’ deaths.
Entities: Israel, Tehran, Iran, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
13-06-2025
Israel launched widespread strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile sites, and military leadership in what it says is the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported at multiple sites, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard chief, General Hossein Salami, and the armed forces chief of staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, were confirmed killed, along with other senior officials and scientists. Israel declared a state of emergency anticipating retaliatory missile and drone attacks, as Tehran vowed severe punishment. This marks the most significant assault on Iran since the Iran-Iraq War.
Entities: Israel, Iran, Natanz uranium enrichment facility, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Hossein Salami • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
