The Middle East is on edge following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel, as both countries launched heavy military operations in the span of two nights—marking one of the most dangerous confrontations in recent years.
✈️ Last Night’s Operation: Israel Launches Precision Airstrikes
During the night of June 12–13, Israeli fighter jets carried out a wide-scale military operation codenamed “Operation Rising Lion.” The airstrikes targeted critical Iranian military and nuclear sites in Isfahan, Natanz, and the outskirts of Tehran.
Preliminary reports confirm the deaths of several top Iranian military leaders, including:
• Gen. Hossein Salami – Commander of the IRGC
• Gen. Mohammad Bagheri – Chief of General Staff
• Multiple senior nuclear scientists involved in Iran’s atomic program
The Israeli government claims the operation was a “preemptive strike” to cripple Iran’s nuclear capabilities and prevent future threats.
🚀 Tonight’s Response: Iran Strikes Back with Ballistic Missiles and Drones
On the evening of June 13, Iran retaliated with a large-scale offensive codenamed “Operation True Promise III.”
According to regional defense sources, the Iranian response included:
• More than 100 drones launched towards Israeli territory
• Multiple ballistic missiles targeting central and southern Israel
• Several projectiles were intercepted, but some managed to hit Tel Aviv and Ashkelon, causing serious damage
The Israeli emergency medical service Magen David Adom reported 22 injured civilians, including two in critical condition. Air raid sirens echoed across major cities as residents sought shelter in underground bunkers.
🌍 International Reactions and the Fear of a Larger War
This marks the most intense direct exchange between Iran and Israel since the April 2024 attacks. The situation has triggered widespread global concern.
• The United Nations Security Council has been urgently called to convene
• The United States assisted Israel by intercepting several Iranian projectiles
• The European Union, United Kingdom, Turkey, and Arab League have all urged restraint
Oil prices surged amid fears of a wider regional conflict, affecting international markets.
📌 Conclusion
These back-to-back attacks signify a shift from covert hostilities to open warfare between Iran and Israel, raising alarm across the region and beyond.
RNN Somali TV will continue to monitor developments and provide timely updates on this unfolding crisis.
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