by Arturo Iglesias in Politics

Israel launched an unprecedented series of airstrikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and senior military leaders. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "Operation Rising Lion," stating the attacks would last several days. Israel deployed 200 fighter jets, striking over 100 targets, including the Natanz enrichment facility and sites related to Iran's ballistic missile program. The attacks resulted in the deaths of high-ranking Iranian military officials, including General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran's armed forces. Iran responded by launching over 100 drones towards Israel, prompting Israel to activate its air defenses. The US stated it had no involvement in the strikes, although there were reports of prior US intelligence warnings about an impending Israeli attack. International reactions ranged from condemnation to calls for restraint, with many expressing concern about regional stability. The attack has significantly escalated tensions between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about a potential wider conflict.