Israel-Iran Attack latest newsIsrael launched a series of strikes overnight attacks “preventive” in Iran against nuclear plants e militar, factories di ballistic missiles and senior officials. Explosions at Uranium Enrichment Plant. Israel has declared the state of emergency in anticipation of the retaliatory missile and drone strikes promised by Tehran: “The answer is Iran’s legal and legitimate right.”
The operation – dubbed “Rising Lion” – was “targeted and coordinated for some time,” the IDF said.
Israel has declared it national state of emergency in anticipation of a retaliation by Iran. In the evening, Tehran responded by launching over 100 ballistic missiles and drones towards Israeli territory. Several devices were intercepted by the Iron Dome system, but some hit urban areas near Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion and Jerusalem, causing at least 63 injuries and material damage.
Israel-Iran Attack: Emergency Meeting at Farnesina
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called an emergency meeting at the Farnesina to monitor the situation in the Gulf and ensure the safety of Italian citizens in the region. The ministry advises against “non-essential travel” to Iran and neighboring countries, and has sent specific warnings to compatriots registered through the portal “Dove siamo nel mondo”.
Why Israel Attacked Iran
“In a targeted operation, during the night, they were Over 100 targets attacked across Iran. The leaders of the nuclear program have been targeted and senior officials and commanders have been eliminated. We have been monitoring developments in Iran for years,” the spokesman for theidf. Among the victims confirmed by Iranian sources are the head of the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, and other senior military officials, including Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and Air Force General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. At least six nuclear scientists were also reportedly hit and killed.
According to Israeli sources, the military action was aimed at direct target the nuclear program and its main culprits. Iran confirmed that the affected areas include the Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan facilities.
Israel-Iran Attack, Trump: We Are Not Involved
The American president Donald Trump he said in an interview with FoxNews and knew about Israel's plans to attack Iran in advance but he reiterated that the US is not involved. Washington, he added, had alerted at least one key ally in the Middle East that the attack would happen. The US administration is monitoring possible retaliation and the US Central Command (Centcom) is on high alert. Trump stressed that the US ready to defend itself and Israel in case of retaliation by Iran.
Israel-Iran, the UN condemnation: no escalation
Il Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres “condemns any military escalation in the Middle East” following Israel’s attack on nuclear sites in Iran, a spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said in a statement, noting that Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint.
Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, the Israeli ambassador reiterated Israel’s intention to “finally dismantle Iran’s nuclear program.” “Our wait is over,” the diplomat said, stressing that Israel “will not tolerate further existential threats.”
Israel-Iran Attack, What Saudi Arabia Says
THESaudi Arabia condemns Israel's attack on Iran, calling it "a clear violation of international law." "The Kingdom unequivocally condemns this heinous attack and reiterates that it is the responsibility of the entire international community and the UN Security Council to intervene to put an end to this aggression," a statement from Riyadh's Foreign Ministry read.
New raids on Iran and Israel. Tehran closes to dialogue with the US
La War between Israel and Iran intensifies. After last night's massive attack, Israel hit strategic targets again in the Iranian capital, Tehran, including – according to local media – thearea of the Supreme Leader's residence, Ali Khamenei. The explosions were heard in the eastern districts of Hakimiyeh and Tehranpars, while thick smoke rose in the southern part of the capital, near Mehrabad airport, via Pirouzi and Chardangeh. Raids were also reported in Isfahan, Kermanshah and Karaj, where a telecommunications tower was damaged.
According to the Iranian press, the defense forces shot down two Israeli fighters and captured a female pilot. IRNA agency reports that at least one of the raids directly targeted the decision-making center of the Iranian leadership. On the sidelines of the bombings, Khamenei appointed General Amir Hatami new commander of the armed forces, a clear sign of an ongoing reorganization at the top of the country's military.
La Iranian counteroffensive she didn't keep us waiting. In a neggs wave of attacks at dawn, missiles and drones were launched from Tehran and Kermanshah towards Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other central cities, while the night sky was lit up by explosions and interceptions from the Iron Dome system.
According to Israeli health authorities, at least Three people died and over 80 were injured in the attacks, some of which hit residential buildings. In Rishon LeZion, a missile hit a building: two people were killed and twenty wounded, three of them in serious condition. The first official Israeli casualty was also recorded since the first raid: a previously wounded woman died in hospital.
Faced with the new escalation, theIran has officially announced the end of negotiations with the United States on its nuclear program. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that “dialogue is now useless” and accused Washington of “collusion” to the Israeli attack. “You cannot negotiate while allowing the Zionist regime to strike our territory,” Baghaei said. The sixth round of talks, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, has been canceled.
Israel Destroys Nuclear Sites, Tehran Threatens Europe and the US
A senior Iranian official, quoted by CNN, threatened toI also hit military bases of any country (Great Britain and France first and foremost) that will attempt to defend Israel. “Any state that protects the Zionist regime will become a new target.” Among the targets in the crosshairs, even the American bases in the region. The Iranian armed forces, he added, “are ready to respond proportionately and in compliance with international law.” “About 2.000 missiles are ready against Israel” in future strikes, which, according to a military official quoted by the local press, will be twenty times more massive than previous ones.”
As the military escalation between Israel and Iran continues, the Israeli military (IDF) has declared that Gaza is now a secondary front of the conflict. “The main focus is now on Iran,” the military spokesman said, adding that the air force operation had opened a safe route to Tehran, allowing Israeli fighter jets to operate freely in Iranian airspace.
Among the Claimed results from Israel, the destruction of over 400 targets in Iranian territory, including the nuclear sites of Natanz and Isfahan. In Isfahan itself, according to the IDF, a uranium enrichment plant was destroyed. The Fordow site, however, remains intact. The army also announced thekilling of nine scientists and senior experts involved in Iran's nuclear program: “Their elimination represents significant damage to the regime's ability to obtain weapons of mass destruction,” the military spokesman said.
Last updated 15,06th June 14
