Israel-Iran War Erupts over Iran Nuclear Program
What Happened
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 0300 hours local time, Israel launched an extensive and coordinated military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The campaign, designated Operation Rising Lion, represented the most ambitious Israeli offensive against Iranian territory to date. Involving over 200 fixed-wing combat aircraft, the operation struck an estimated 100 strategic targets across Iran, including nuclear development sites, ballistic missile production facilities, and integrated air defense systems.