Israel launched a second wave of airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear and military sites including Isfahan and areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s residence in Tehran. Iranian air defences were activated as explosions were reported near the Fordo nuclear facility. Israeli jets reportedly hit uranium enrichment infrastructure. Iran’s President Pezeshkian denied nuclear weapon ambitions during talks with Putin. Khamenei vowed retaliation, warning Israel would be “brought to its knees.” Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem after a missile was launched from Yemen. India’s S. Jaishankar spoke to both nations. Israel’s military remains on high alert, urging citizens to prepare for escalation. (PC:  AFP)

Rescue workers at the Air India Flight 171 crash site in Ahmedabad discovered an almost-intact copy of the Bhagavad Gita amid the burnt wreckage that claimed 265 lives. The holy book's pages remained mostly untouched despite a massive fire caused by 1.25 lakh litres of burning fuel. The jacketed cover showed some damage, but images and text, including that of ISKCON founder Swami Prabhupada, were visible. Social media users called it a “coincidence.” The crash killed 241 onboard and 24 on the ground. Only one person, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived. Investigations into the deadly crash are still underway.

Israel has launched another wave of airstrikes on Iran, targeting Tehran and Karaj, just a day after bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iranian state media confirmed missile interceptions in southern Tehran, while the IRIB reported new strikes in the capital’s west. Friday's massive operation killed over 2 top Iranian military officials including Gen. Hossein Salami and Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, and struck 100 sites using 200 Israeli aircraft. Iran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. Israeli PM Netanyahu said the strikes aimed to end Iran’s dictatorship, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei condemned the attack on residential centers as “blood-stained.” (PC: NDTV)

Following Israel’s June 13 airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, ex‑U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, urging Iranian leaders to “make a deal before there is nothing left,” warning that planned future strikes could be even more brutal if diplomacy fails . Trump emphasized U.S. neutrality in the strikes while urging timely diplomatic resolution. Tehran responded by denouncing the bombings as a “declaration of war” and vowed a strong retaliatory response . Meanwhile, talks scheduled in Oman hang in the balance amid escalating regional tensions. (PC: AFP)

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a massive air assault—Operation Rising Lion—targeting over 100 strategic sites in Iran, including nuclear facilities in Natanz, Tehran, and Isfahan. The strikes killed at least 78 people, including top Iranian military leaders Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri, and Amir Ali Hajizadeh, along with six nuclear scientists, and injured more than 300. In response, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vowed a “bitter and painful fate” for Israel. Iran officially labeled the attacks a “declaration of war,” escalating fears of a broader regional conflict. (PC: AP)

Following a large-scale Israeli military operation targeting nuclear and military sites in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning, declaring that Israel will face a “bitter and painful fate.” The strikes—reportedly involving over 200 aircraft and hitting more than 100 targets—killed top IRGC officials and several nuclear scientists. In retaliation, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel. Khamenei condemned the attack as a grave crime, pledging an unlimited response. Global powers expressed alarm over the escalation, with the U.S. supporting Israel and others urging restraint. (PC: Reuters)

Former US President Donald Trump hailed Israel’s massive airstrike on Iran as “excellent,” warning there’s “a lot more to come.” On Friday morning, Israel launched strikes on around 100 Iranian sites, targeting nuclear facilities and military command centres. “They got hit hard, very hard,” Trump told ABC News. When asked if the US assisted, Trump declined to comment. The attack marks a major escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, raising fears of broader regional instability. Iranian officials have condemned the strikes, vowing retaliation. Global leaders have urged restraint as tensions threaten to spiral into a larger Middle East conflict. (PC: HT)

Israel renewed its strikes on Iran early on June 13, following a surprise overnight wave. State TV reported fresh explosions in Tabriz province, near the airport and military base, as missiles hit at least 10 locations killing a minimum of three people. Alarmingly, Ali Shamkhani, senior adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei, was injured in the early strikes. In response, Qatar condemned the raids, while France, the UK and Germany held urgent consultations with Iran. At least 20 top Iranian commanders have been killed, though Tehran claims only “cosmetic damage” at Natanz’s nuclear facility.

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a major preemptive air campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, including the Natanz enrichment plant, Revolutionary Guards HQ, missile factories, and Tehran neighborhoods. Iranian state media confirms the deaths of IRGC commander General Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri, and nuclear scientists Fereydoun Abbasi‑Davani and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, alongside civilian casualties. Explosions rocked Tehran early Friday; airspaces in Iran and Israel were shut amid national emergencies. Israeli officials warn of imminent Iranian missile or drone retaliation. The U.S., not directly involved, urged Iran not to strike American interests. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei vows “severe punishment,” signaling a potential regional escalation.

In a bold preemptive strike dubbed Operation Rising Lion, Israel targeted key Iranian military and nuclear sites early June 13, resulting in the confirmed death of Major General Hossein Salami, head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian state media and AFP reported that Salami was killed along with senior commanders and nuclear scientists. Explosions rocked Tehran and Natanz, with Iran’s leadership vowing retaliation. The strikes mark a major escalation in regional tensions. Airspaces were shut, oil prices surged, and world leaders expressed concern over potential spillover into a broader Middle East conflict. (PC: Reuters)