Unleashing Flames: Recent Israeli Air Strikes on Iran and the Ensuing Turmoil
Rolling the Timeline
- October 26, 2024: Operation Rising Lion sets its first move, with Israel launching attacks on Iran's air defense systems and missile program targets[3][4].
- April 30, 2025: Facing heat, Iran executes an alleged Israeli agent believed to have played a role in the death of Revolutionary Guard Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei in Tehran[3][4].
- June 13, 2025: Operation Rising Lion intensifies, with a barrage of airstrikes hitting over a dozen locations across Iran's nuclear sites, military installations, and key infrastructure[1][2][3].
- June 14, 2025: Israel expands its offensive, expansively targeting energy installations in the heart of Iran[2][3].
- June 15, 2025: Day three of relentless air raids finds Israel escalating its actions, threatening further force as Iranian missiles evade defenses and hit buildings nationwide[3][4].
Illuminating the Targets
- Nuclear Facilities: Natanz's nuclear facility was obliterated, Isfahan's uranium conversion facility was damaged, while the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant's underground facilities remarkably remained intact[2].
- Military infrastructure: Targets included a missile complex near Tabriz, a missile base in Kermanshah, IRGC facilities near Tehran, and those in Piranshahr[2].
- Energy Industry: On the second day of strikes, Israel lashed out at Iran's energy sector[3].
Fiery Response from Both Sides
- Iran: Iran's response was immediate, launching ballistic missiles and drones in retaliatory strikes against Israel[2][3].
- Israel: Israel's actions aimed to stymie Iran's nuclear plans and marked part of a wider strategy against Iran's weapons acquisition[2][3].
Worldwide Reactions
Israel launches assault on Iran's Defense Ministry and oil storage facilities
The attacks instigated international outcry, albeit with tacit approbation from the United States. Talks on Iran's nuclear program previously scheduled between the U.S. and Iran in Oman were abruptly halted[2][3]. Protests geared towards supporting Palestine and against the bombings echoed across London[2].
Chronicling the Conflict
- Further Reading:
- Timeline of Israel's Raids on Iran
- Israeli Airstrikes on Iran's Key Sites
- Iran Retaliates Against Israel With Ballistic Missiles
The Community policy on the international response to armed conflicts should address the tacit approbation shown by the United States towards Israel's airstrikes on Iran.
The Employment policy for American journalists should include guidelines for reporting on sensitive political issues such as war-and-conflicts, as seen in the recent Israeli attacks on Iran and ensuing turmoil.
