In the night from Thursday to Friday, Israel performed air strikes on “military and nuclear goals” in Iran. The International Atomic Agency (IAEA) reports that the Natanz nuclear facility was a target. In the meantime, Israel is waiting for retaliation attacks from Iran.
Israel calls the attacks “preventive”. They would be aimed at the nuclear facilities, weapons factories, senior soldiers and scientists. With the attacks, Israel says he will prevent Iran from becoming a core power in the short term and Israel attacks with nuclear weapons. The operation is called ‘Rising Lion’ by Israel.
According to Israel, more than a hundred goals have been hit in Iran. The Israeli Air Force is said to have used two hundred combat aircraft during the operation.
Iran received criticism from the IAEA on Thursday because the country would not fulfill nuclear obligations. As a counter -move, Iran announced the installation of a third atomic complex. So soon the attack by Israel followed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel calls the attacks in a video message “A decisive moment in the history of Israel”. He also seems to announce in that message that it is not possible here. “This operation will take as long as necessary to avert the threat of destruction of Israel”.
Uncertainty about precise role of USA
Netanyahu states that Iran has produced enough enriched uranium in recent years to make nine atomic bombs. “If we don’t stop them, they might have nuclear weapons ready within months. That would endanger the survival of Israel.” In his message, he thanks US President Donald Trump again for condemning Irans steps to develop nuclear weapons.
According to two sources from Reuters news agency, the United States are not involved in the attacks and do not provide assistance. The American Foreign Minister Marco Rubio confirms this in a short statement. He also says that Israel has announced the US that this attack was needed for self -defense.
In Israeli media, government officials state that the attacks were discussed with the US, but that Israel has made the choice to attack all by itself. On the Iranian state television, a defense spokesperson for Iran is talking about American support in the Israeli attacks.
Explosions to be seen in Iran after Israeli air strikes
High soldiers and scientists killed
What is the impact of the attacks, little by little, becomes clear through reporting from the Iranian state media. There were explosions to the northeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran. And new explosions are also reported in the morning, also close to the Natanz nuclear facility. They would be the result of new Israeli attacks.
The IAEA confirms that Natanz was indeed a target. The agency is concerned about the attack and says it is in contact with its inspectors on the spot.
The Iranian state television also confirms that the commander of the Iranian revolutionary guard (IRGC), Hossein Salami, was killed in the attacks. This also applies to General Gholam Ali Rashid.
Furthermore, two leading nuclear scientists were killed in the attacks. But according to the Iranian state television, residential areas have also been hit. Children also died.
Israel expects Iran counterattack
Israel immediately declared the state of emergency in its own country, for fear of “fast” Iranian retaliation attacks with rockets and drones. Around 8 a.m. local time, the army reported on X that the first wave of about a hundred drones is en route from Iran.
On the Iranian state television, an Iranian defense spokesperson already reported that Iran is planning to answer the Israeli attacks firmly and that Israel “will pay a high price for the attacks”.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the highest leader of Iran, confirms that and says that Israel will be “heavily punished”. He also confirms the death of a few generals, without mentioning names.
In The Night of Thursday to Friday, Israel Carried Out Airstrikes On “Military and Nuclear Targets” in Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reports that the Natanz Nuclear Facility was a target. Israel is now awaiting retaliatory attacks from Iran.
Israel Calls the Attacks “Preventive.” They were allegedly aimed at nuclear facilities, weapons factories, high-ranking military officials, and scientists. Israel Says It Wants To Prevent Iran From Becoming A Nuclear Power In The Short Term and Attacking Israel With Nuclear Weapons. The Operation is called ‘rising lion’ by Israel.
Accordance to Israel, more than a hundred targets were hit in Iran. The Israeli Air Force Allegedly deployed Two Hundred Combat Aircraft in the Operation.
On Thursday, Iran was criticized by the iaea for allegedly failing to meet nuclear obligations. Iran Responded by Announcing the Installation of A Third Atomic Complex. The Attack by Israel Soon Followed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the attacks “A Defining moment in Israel’s History” in a Video Message. He also seems to announce in that message that this is not the end of it. “This operation will last as long as necessary to avert the threat of destruction to Israel.”
Uncertainty about the precise role of the US
Netanyahu States That Iran Has Produced Enough Enriched Uranium in recent Years to Make Nine Atomic Bombs. “If we don’t stop them, they may have nuclear weapons ready within months. That would endanger the survival of Israel.” In His Message, the again thanks us President Donald Trump for Condemning Iran’s Steps to Develop Nuclear Weapons.
Accordance to two sources from the Reuters Press Agency, The United States is not Involved in the Attacks and is not providing assistance. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Confirms This in A Letter Statement. He also says that Israel has informed the us that this attack was Necessary for Self-Defense.
In Israeli Media, Government Officials State that the Attacks Were discussed with the US, But That Israel Made the Choice to Attack Entirely On Its Own. On Iranian State Television, A Defense Spokesperson for Iran Spoke About American Support for the Israeli Attacks.
Explosions Seen in Iran After Israeli Airstrikes
High-ranking Military Officials and Scientists Killed
The Impact of the Attacks is Gradually Becoming Clear Through Reports from the Iranian State Media. Explosions Were Heard Northeast or Tehran, The Capital of Iran. And new explosions are also bee reported in the morning, also close to the natanz nuclear facility. These are Said to Be the Result of New Israeli Attacks.
The iaea confirms that natanz was indeed a target. The Agency is Concerned about the attack and says it is in contact with its inspectors on the ground.
Iranian State Television also confirms that the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, was Killed in the Attacks. This also applies to general Gholam Ali Rashid.
Furthermore, two prominent nuclear scientists were killed in the attacks. But accordance to Iranian State Television, Residential Areas Were also hit. Children were also killed.
Israel Expects Counterattack from Iran
Israel Has Imediately Declared a State of Emergency in its own country, Fearing “Imminent” Iranian Retalricy Attacks with Missiles and Drones. Around 8:00 am Local Time, The Army Reported on X That the First Wave of About A Hundred Drones and Route from Iran.
On Iranian State Television, An Iranian Defense Spokesperson Already Reported that Iran Intends to Respond firmly to the Israeli Attacks and that Israel “Will Pay a High Price for the Attacks.”
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, The Supreme Leader of Iran, Confirms This and Says That Israel Will Be “Severely Punished.” Hey also confirms The Deaths of Several Generals, Without Naming Names.