Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:52pm on 14 Jun 2025,Saturday International
Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” early June 13, striking over 150 Iranian military and nuclear sites including Natanz and Esfahan killing dozens of commanders and scientists and reportedly 78 civilians, per Iran’s UN envoy. In retaliation, Iran fired around 200 missiles and drones into Israeli cities, causing civilian casualties and prompting “Tehran will burn” warnings from Israel’s Defence Minister Katz. Iran then threatened US, UK, and French military bases supporting Israel. The US aided Israeli missile interceptions while reducing its Middle East military presence. Global leaders and the UN urged de-escalation. Diplomacy, including US‑Iran nuclear talks scheduled soon, remains unsettled amid soaring regional tensions and rising oil prices.
