Iran allegedly targets Israeli urban areas with missile assaults, as per media reports.
Here's What's Going Down Between Iran and Israel:
The Middle East is heating up once more as Iran and Israel are squaring off in a new round of hostilities. Reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA suggest that rockets have been fired at Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing chaos and concern.
According to the agency, a rocket has reportedly hit a target in Haifa, although no additional details are available.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) previously implied they'd been targeting facilities in western Iran associated with ground-to-ground missiles. This action followed the commencement of "Operation Breaking Dawn" by Israel on June 13, during which they apparently attacked nuclear and military sites in Iran, including the IRGC headquarters in Tehran and critical targets in the country's nuclear program. As a result, the IRGC Commander Hossein Salami and several nuclear scientists were reportedly killed. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the attack was aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
Instead of backing off, Iran retaliated with a retaliatory operation called "True Promise - 3." Rockets were fired at Israel, resulting in casualties on both sides. More attacks ensued the following night, with each country retaliating against the other.
It's worth noting that former President Trump had previously barred Israel from eliminating Iran's supreme leader.
A Closer Look at the Recent Escalation
Here's a rundown of the conflict's key events:
- April 2024: Following an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed several Iranian officers, Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel, which Israel further retaliated against.
- July 2024: Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- September 27, 2024: In an airstrike, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed.
- October 1, 2024: Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel; most missiles were shot down with assistance from a U.S.-led coalition.
- October 16, 2024: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in the Gaza Strip.
- October 26, 2024: For the first time, Israel openly attacked Iran, focusing on air defense systems and missile program sites.
- April 30, 2025: Iran executed a man they claimed was working for Israel's Mossad and involved in the killing of Revolutionary Guard Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei.
- June 13, 2025: Israel launched Operation Rising Lion against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military leadership compounds, and air defense systems.
- June 14, 2025: The attacks expanded to include targets in Iran's energy industry.
- June 15, 2025: The conflict intensified as Israel continued airstrikes for a third day, increasing the threat of further escalation.
The Ongoing Conflict and Its Implications
The conflict escalation is raising tensions in the region, particularly with both countries exhibiting advanced military capabilities. The scheduled talks on Iran's nuclear program between the U.S. and Iran were axed due to the ongoing conflict, while global stability could be impacted due to the military might involved and the regional geopolitical dynamics at play.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts between Iran and Israel are causing significant political concern, as each country exhibits advanced military capabilities.
- The recent escalation in general-news reports includes Iran's retaliatory attacks following Israel's strikes on key facilities, potentially impacting the stability of the Middle East and global politics.
