Tehran Strikes Back: Iran's Counterattack Against Israel; First DronesShot Down
Israel Initiates Aerial Strikes, Sparking a Retaliation Against Iranian Bases
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Israel has reportedly launched hundreds of combat jets, targeting various sites in Iran, with Tehran answering swiftly by launching more than 100 drones towards Israel. Both Israel and Jordan have managed to intercept the incoming drones and airborne objects.
The Israeli military confirmed they've successfully shot down Iranian drones in Syria, echoing an earlier report by Israeli broadcaster KAN. The military spokesperson also announced the launch of approximately 100 unmanned aerial vehicles towards Israel.
Jordan, too, reported intercepting multiple drones and other aerial objects that entered their airspace. Their air force and air defense systems efficiently countered these threats.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a following statement, criticized Israel for committing a crime against Iran, emphasizing Israel's "vile nature." He warned that Israel would face a harsh punishment for their actions. "With this attack, the Zionist regime has prepared a bitter fate for themselves, which they will certainly face," Khamenei said.
In anticipation of a possible Iranian counterattack, Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz declared a special state of emergency throughout Israel, suspecting hundreds of ballistic missiles could be used as part of the counterattacks.
In a series of early morning announcements, the Israeli military declared that its first phase of attacks on Iran had been completed, involving over 200 combat jets. The operation targeted key Iranian military and nuclear facilities across the country, affecting multiple militarily significant locations and "nuclear targets" scattered throughout Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the purpose of these attacks was to dismantle the "heart" of Iran's uranium enrichment program and its ballistic missile program. He vowed the Israeli military operation against Iran would continue for as long as necessary.
- Iran
- Iran-Israel Conflict
- Iranian Nuclear Program
- Israel
- Drones
Additional Insights
- Israel's drone base within Iran had reportedly been established secretly, and it played a crucial role in the initial targeting of Iran's missile launchers in June 12, 2025.[2]
- The Israeli attacks temporarily disrupted and degraded Iran's air defenses and missile launch capabilities, making it harder for Iran to retaliate quickly and effectively.[1][2]
- The loss of key military leaders in the Iranian military further hampered Iran's ability to retaliate, although Iran appointed new leaders to continue ongoing operations.[1]
- Iran's initial counterattack, in response to Israel's airstrikes, seemed less potent than anticipated, with Israel media reporting that all Iranian drones targeting them were successfully intercepted.[2]
Sources:
- ntv.de
- lme/AFP/rts
- The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has led to a review of both Community policy and Employment policy within the United Nations, as international attention focuses on the ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news in the Middle East.
- In a press release, the International Labor Organization (ILO) highlighted the potential implications of the Iran-Israel conflict on employment policies, emphasizing the need for urgent measures to protect workers in affected areas and prevent war-and-conflicts from exacerbating existing employment issues.
