On June 12 and 13, 2025, Israel carried out a major airstrike on Iran under the secret plan “Operation Rising Lion”. This attack was carried out to prevent Iran’s nuclear programs. In this, major nuclear production centers in Iran were attacked. In particular, important nuclear facilities located in Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow were damaged in this attack.
In this, key officials of Iran’s security forces, the IRGC, and some key nuclear scientists were killed. This operation was planned with the aim of completely preventing Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. This was a major event that opened the way for a violent confrontation between the two countries.
Iran’s response
In response to the Israeli attack, Iran carried out counterattacks on June 13 and 14, 2025. In this, Iran used several ballistic missiles and drones to directly target the major cities of Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. As a result of this attack, buildings and homes were damaged in many places. Public utilities were also affected.
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According to reports, at least 3 to 4 people were killed in this attack and 40 to 150 people may have been injured. Israel tried to stop some of these attacks using Iron Dome, which is considered important in its defense systems, and US-supplied anti-missile systems. However, some attacks had a direct impact and caused irreversible damage.
Statements from both countries
After the attacks between Israel and Iran, both countries issued very strong statements. On behalf of Iran, its leader Ali Khamenei explained that this was a fair response to the Israeli attack. He also warned that if Israel attacks again in the future, it will have to face serious consequences.
On the other hand, Israel, in its response, warned Iran using the harsh word “Tehran will burn”. It also stated that “Operation Rising Lion” is just the beginning and that its actions to destroy Iran’s nuclear programs will continue. These statements show that both countries are firm in their positions and that the conflict is likely to escalate in the future.
Consequences and Impacts
The conflict between Israel and Iran has had a variety of impacts around the world. Primarily, Iran’s nuclear programs have suffered a major blow due to the attack on its main nuclear production facilities. As a result, Iran faces a major setback in its future efforts to develop nuclear energy. Meanwhile, oil prices have risen by 7 to 10 percent in world markets due to this conflict.
This is because Iran and the Middle East countries play a major role in oil production. In addition, air services in countries such as Dubai, Israel, and Iran have been temporarily suspended because of the threat to airspace. In response to this situation, world powers, especially India, the United States, the United Nations, and the European Union, have been urging the start of peace talks. They have called for urgent action to prevent the conflict from escalating into a major war.
Political and Security Situation
These incidents confirm the possibility of a direct war between Iran and Israel. This is not a “proxy war” that is carried out through other countries, but a direct conflict in which the two countries use their military power to attack each other. Although Iran claims that its intention is to respond to Israel’s attack, it is noteworthy that Israel has planned its attack very carefully and has acted in advance.
This situation has created the risk of turning into a serious conflict that will last for a long time in the West Asian region. In addition, it is heading in a dangerous direction that could become a major challenge to global peace and security.