13.06.2025 14:22
In the 300 airstrikes carried out by Israel on the heart of Iran's nuclear program, the Natanz Nuclear Facility was destroyed, and many critical figures, including the Chief of General Staff, were killed. For the first time after the bloody attacks, President Pezeshkian stated, "Iran's response will make Israel regret it."
The Israeli army launched the "Rising Lion" operation targeting Iran's nuclear program at midnight following days of ongoing threats. Iranian President Pezeshkian, speaking for the first time after the attacks involving 200 fighter jets, stated, "Iran's response will make Israel regret."
Israel initiated the "Rising Lion" operation at night to strike Iran's nuclear program. A retaliation from Iran was expected after the Israeli army conducted 300 attacks with 200 fighter jets. It was reported that the Iranian army launched over 100 kamikaze drones to the front lines.
IRAN'S CHIEF OF STAFF KILLED
In the 300 attacks carried out by the Israeli army, nuclear facilities and military bases belonging to Iran were targeted, resulting in the deaths of many critical figures, including Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami, with dozens injured.
NATANZ NUCLEAR FACILITY DESTROYED
The Natanz Nuclear Facility, which was the target of the attacks, was completely destroyed, while Iranian security sources reported that no leaks were detected at the facility after the attack.
6 SCIENTISTS LOST THEIR LIVES
In the attacks carried out in various cities of Iran, nuclear scientists Abdulhamid Menuchehr, Ahmed Reza Zolfaghari, Amir Hossein Fekri, Motlabizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Faridun Abbasi lost their lives. Among those killed in the attack, Faridun Abbasi had served as the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. Abbasi had survived an assassination attempt in 2010, for which Israel was blamed. The other deceased scientist, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, was serving as the President of Islamic Azad University.
IRAN: CIVILIAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS HIT
Iranian state television also broadcast images of Israel hitting civilian residential areas in Tehran. It was announced that there were many dead and injured, including children, due to the attack. Images were released showing the lifeless body of a child being pulled from the rubble of a building. Iranian state television reported that, according to initial findings, five people had lost their lives and 20 were injured in the attacks on civilian residential areas in Tehran.
COMMANDER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS ALSO KILLED
Iranian state television confirmed that the Central Command of the Revolutionary Guards was also hit and that Revolutionary Guards Commander Hossein Salami had been killed.
APPOINTMENTS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS AND GENERAL STAFF
Following the deaths resulting from the Israeli attack, Ahmed Vahidi was appointed as the General Commander of the Revolutionary Guards. Vahidi was a former interior minister and former commander of the Revolutionary Guards. By the decree of Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Amir Habibullah Seyyari was appointed as the acting commander of the Iranian General Staff.
OIL FACILITIES UNHARMED
The Iranian National Refinery and Oil Products Distribution Company announced that the country's oil facilities were not harmed in the Israeli attacks. In a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, it was stated, "In today's attacks by Israel, our country's refinery facilities and oil depots have not suffered any damage." It was noted that the operations of the oil facilities and fuel distribution across the country continued uninterrupted.
OIL FACILITIES UNHARMED
Iran's Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a message to the public following the Israeli airstrike on Iran in the early morning hours. In his message, Khamenei addressed the Iranian people, stating, "The Zionist regime has once again revealed its devilish nature by targeting civilian residential areas in our sacred homeland with dirty and bloody hands, committing a new crime. This regime should expect a heavy punishment."
"THE ZIONIST REGIME HAS PREPARED ITS END WITH THIS ATTACK"
Khamenei stated, "With God's permission, the powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely respond to this attack and will not let them rest. Some of our commanders and scientists were martyred in this attack. However, those who will take their place will continue their duties without wasting any time. With this attack, the Zionist regime has prepared a painful and dark end for itself, and this inevitable end will eventually find it."
USA: WE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE ATTACK, IRAN SHOULD NOT TARGET US
In a report by Reuters based on US officials, it was stated, "The US is not directly or indirectly involved in the attacks." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also stated, "Israel has taken unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in the attacks against Iran. I clearly say that Iran should not target us. Our priority is to protect American forces in the region."
"TRUMP WILL ATTEND THE MEETING"
The White House announced that President Donald Trump would attend the National Security Council meeting following the attack.
ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER: STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, confirming that they had attacked Iran, announced that a state of emergency had been declared throughout Israel. Katz stated, "Following Israel's preemptive attack on Iran, missile and drone attacks against Israel and the civilian population are expected in the near future." The Israeli army announced that a curfew would be imposed in the settlements in the occupied West Bank until further notice.
AIRSPACE CLOSED
After the announcement of the attack named "Rising Lion," the army radio announced that Israeli airspace was closed until further notice. Additionally, flights at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv were suspended. Alarms were activated across the country as a warning against a possible attack. It was reported that a full state of readiness was declared nationwide, with educational activities and meetings banned except for essential sectors. Jordan also temporarily closed its airspace.
ISRAELI ARMY: FIRST PHASE COMPLETED
The Israeli army also stated, "The first phase of the operation targeting dozens of military and nuclear sites has been completed." In a statement from the army, it was reported that dozens of jets participated in the attacks on Iran, stating, "The first phase, which includes attacks on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different regions of Iran, has been completed." The Israeli army announced that they had launched a "preventive, precise, and combined attack" to strike Iran's nuclear program, threatening to attack "wherever necessary" in defense of Israeli citizens.
SECOND WAVE OF ATTACK HAS BEGUN
The Israeli army radio announced that "the second wave of attacks has also begun, focusing on western Iran."
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The Israeli Channel 12 television announced that thousands of reserve soldiers have been called to duty.
NETANYAHU: WE HAVE TARGETED SCIENTISTS PRODUCING NUCLEAR BOMBS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also made a statement regarding the attack on Iran. Stating that "we are at a decisive point in Israeli history," Netanyahu continued: "Our fighter pilots are hitting many points in Iran. We will continue this operation no matter how many days it takes. Our fight is not with the Iranian people but with the dictatorial regime." Netanyahu also stated, "We have struck the uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. We have also targeted scientists producing nuclear bombs."
“INFORMATION WAS GIVEN TO THE US”
After the attack, an Israeli official stated in an interview with Israeli media that the US administration was informed before the operation. The official said, "We are in full coordination with Washington regarding Iran."
IRAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: THE US WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AS WELL
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also blamed the US for the attack. In the Foreign Ministry's statement, it was said, "According to international law, we have the right to respond to Israel," and it included the statement, "The US, which is Israel's main supporter, will be responsible for Israel's adventurous actions." The statement also mentioned, "The Israeli attack has left global security facing an unprecedented threat."
IRAN GENERAL STAFF: THEY WILL PAY A HEAVY PRICE
Brigadier General Abulfazl Shekarchi, spokesperson for the Iranian General Staff, stated that they would respond harshly to Israeli attacks. Shekarchi said, "Israel carried out its attacks on Iran with the help of the US. They will pay a heavy price. They should expect a strong response from the Iranian armed forces." The Iranian official noted that some commanders lost their lives in the Israeli attack.
ISRAELI CHIEF OF STAFF: WE ARE AT A POINT OF NO RETURN
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned, "I warn those who challenge us, you will pay a heavy price." In a statement from the Israeli army, Chief of Staff Zamir noted that preparations for an attack on Iran had been ongoing for a long time. He stated that with the attacks they have initiated, they are at a "point of no return," claiming that they have no options other than to attack Iran. Zamir expressed that Iran would retaliate against them, noting that "the expected price will be different from the usual."
THE THIRD WAVE OF ATTACK HAS BEGUN
As dawn broke, the third wave of Israeli attacks began. Iranian state media reported that new explosion sounds were heard in Tehran, and it was stated that three military facilities in northwestern Iran were also hit.
SAUDI ARABIA CONDEMNS ISRAEL
Saudi Arabia condemned Israel's attacks on Iran, emphasizing that they are contrary to international law. The statement described Israel's attacks as contrary to Iran's sovereignty.
ÇELİK: WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THIS UNLAWFUL ATTACK
AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik also condemned Israel's attacks on Iran. In his message, Çelik stated: "Israel has added another to its wild and barbaric attacks that set the entire region on fire by attacking Iran. We strongly condemn this unlawful attack. There can be no legitimacy or justification for the Israeli attack. This is an act of barbaric aggression. The world should pay attention to our President's warnings about the consequences of the Netanyahu government's genocidal actions. While international pressure has increased against Israel's genocidal activities regarding Gaza, Israel has once again launched a new attack to divert attention from its genocidal actions. While negotiations between the US and Iran continue, Israel's execution of this attack once again shows that it is hostile to all diplomatic efforts. Israeli aggression is a threat to the entire world. In response, the whole world must take concrete measures together.
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