Airstrike
13 Jun 2025 · 03:00 local · Day 1 of 12Israel launches Operation Rising Lion with mass first-wave airstrikes
IsraelIranian nuclear, missile and military infrastructureConfirmed
Israel began Operation Rising Lion in the early hours of June 13, with around 200 fighter jets striking dozens of nuclear, missile and military targets across Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aimed to roll back Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities. The opening barrage over Tehran began at approximately 3:15 a.m. local time.
Reported casualties
This entry marks the launch of the operation; specific casualties are captured in per-target entries.
Tehran and multiple sites across Iran (35.700, 51.420)
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