Latest Blast Series in Iran: A Timeline, Origin, and Global Reaction
Chronology
- June 13, 2025, Early Morning: A chain of explosions rocked Iranian cities such as Tehran, Natanz, Khondab, Khorramabad, and more, as part of Israel's Operation Rising Lion. These operations targeted significant military facilities and nuclear sites, resulting in the casualties of key military officers and nuclear researchers [1][2].
- Afternoon and Nighttime, June 13, 2025: Israel's offensive prolonged, with further bombings reported near the Tabriz Airport and at the Natanz and Fordow nuclear facilities [2].
- Nighttime, June 13, 2025: Threatened by these attacks, Iran responded with attacks on Israeli targets [2].
Instigator
Tehran announces Israeli strike as a "proclamation of war"
The recent wave of explosions in Iran was initiated by Israel, mainly targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military elite. The strikes were just another chapter in the unfolding conflict between Israel and Iran, magnified by concerns over Iran's nuclear aspirations [1][2].
Global Reaction
Economic Impact:
- Oil Prices: Conflict-driven oil prices jumped by 11%, setting the highest level in a month [2].
- Financial Markets: The global financial markets displayed uncertainties; US dollar gained strength, bitcoin plummeted to $103,000, gold prices surged over 1%, while Dow futures dropped by 600 points. The stocks of major airlines like Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, EasyJet saw declines of 3% to 5% [2].
- Air Travel Disruptions: Major carriers ceased operations over the airspace of Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, causing flight cancellations or reroutes [2].
Humanitarian and Social Impact:
- Supply Crises: The attacks fueled fears of fuel and food shortages, evoking long lines at gas stations and mass food stockpiling in Iran [2].
Diplomatic and Military Response:
- Iranian Counterstrikes: Post-attacks, Iran retaliated against Israeli targets, further escalating the conflict [2].
- Global Apprehensions: World leaders have expressed concerns over the potential for heightened conflict and its repercussions on regional integrity and global security. However, no detailed diplomatic reactions from powerful nations have been reported in current sources.
[1] [ntv.de][2] [lar/AFP/dpa]
- Iran
- Tehran
- Israel
- Middle East Conflict
- Military
- United Nations
- Oil Prices
- Air Travel Disruptions
- Financial Markets
- Crisis Management
Community policies worldwide have shown increasing concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, following Israel's Operation Rising Lion. Policymakers are scrutinizing war-and-conflicts coverage, general news, and politics to understand the impact on employment policies, given the lingering uncertainties in the financial markets, air travel disruptions, and humanitarian and social crises. The United Nations is closely monitoring the developments, considering potential employment policy adjustments to aid crisis management and global security.
