1. Aerial Strikes & Missile Barrages
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Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”: Since June 13, 2025, Israel has launched massive airstrikes deep into Iran—targeting nuclear sites (Natanz, Fordow, Esfahan), missile bases (Kermanshah, Tabriz) and top IRGC commanders. At least 224 Iranians (including many civilians and scientists) are reported killed, with over 1,200 injured
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Iranian Retaliation – “Operation True Promise III”: In response, Iran has launched 370+ missiles and over 100 drones targeting central Israel (Tel Aviv, Haifa, Petah Tikva, Beersheba). Around 24 civilians have been killed and 733+ injured apnews.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1. The Iron Dome intercepted roughly 80–90% of the missiles en.wikipedia.org.
2. Decapitation Strikes & State Media Targets
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Israel has reportedly eliminated Iran’s intelligence chief, Mohammed Kazemi, along with other senior Quds Force leaders in Tehran thetimes.co.uk+5wsj.com+5nypost.com+5.
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Israeli jets also struck Iran’s state TV building mid-broadcast, prompting evacuation warnings issued to residents in parts of Tehran timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6washingtonpost.com+6apnews.com+6.
3. Israel Secures Air Superiority
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The Israeli military now claims “full aerial superiority” over Tehran, even destroying an Iranian aerial tanker roughly 1,400 miles away—marking the farthest strike yet in the campaign twz.com.
4. Humanitarian Toll & Crisis in Iran
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Major civilian evacuation from Tehran is underway following evacuation warnings, with hundreds of thousands fleeing north, searching for fuel, food, and shelter ft.com+6the-sun.com+6news.com.au+6.
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Hospitals in northern provinces are overwhelmed, and internet restrictions add to the turmoil en.wikipedia.org.
5. Global Economic & Political Ripples
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Oil prices spiked ~5.5%, with widespread concerns about stagflation and disrupted Gulf shipping ft.com.
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G7 leaders met during a summit in Banff, Canada—urging de-escalation and weighing responses. Meanwhile, the U.S., Russia, China, and Turkey are calling for diplomatic pressure reuters.com+1theguardian.com+1.
6. Hints of Diplomatic Engagement
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Iran has discreetly signaled openness to talks—with Gulf intermediaries approaching the U.S., suggesting conditional diplomacy if Israel halts attacks theguardian.com.
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Former U.S. President Trump, with U.S. warships and bombers reportedly positioned as deterrence, conveys mixed signals—pressing Iran while denying direct U.S. involvement time.com.
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