Who Are Netanyahu's "Awakened Lions" Targeting? What Will Remain of Tel Aviv After Iran's Retaliation?

Israel / Iran: A Chronicle of War

Author: Polina Nosova

Image Caption: Tehran residents observe damaged houses in Iran

Last night, Israel launched the "Operation of the Awakened Lion," reportedly targeting Iran's nuclear program. The consequences of this terrorist attack are difficult to predict.

The United States is reinforcing its troops in hotspot regions ahead of Iran's retaliatory strikes.

The White House was previously informed about Tel Aviv's plans and apparently made no attempt to constrain Israel's "hawks," despite the chain reactions an attack on Iran would have on the U.S. Experts predict this will be a long and bloody war.

Free Media collects information from both sides of the conflict. In particular, Alex Wexler, former Israeli Minister of Interior advisor, revealed that Mossad and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have prepared for about 15 years to eliminate senior Iranian officers and nuclear scientists. Soon, Free Media will receive comments from Tehran political scientist Haydar Muazin.

14:51 Russian Foreign Ministry: Israel must take responsibility for the consequences of its attacks.

14:23 Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urgently calls on Iran to exercise restraint.

14:19 Leaders of France, Germany, and the UK held telephone negotiations to coordinate their stance on the Iran situation.

14:06 Tehran residents held protest rallies to denounce Israel's barbaric attacks.

13:58 Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force of Iran, was killed in the Israeli attack.

13:41 Donald Trump stated: Iran still has time to reach a deal with the U.S. regarding its nuclear program.

13:12 Natanz nuclear facility in Iran was attacked again by Israel.

13:07 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on the UN Security Council to condemn Israel's attacks.

12:58 Israeli Air Force destroyed ballistic missiles in Iran.

12:53 Israel attacked the Shiraz district in southern Iran.

12:30 Telegram channel Mash reported Israeli military strikes at Bishkek Airport, and Ben-Gurion Airport has been fully evacuated by Israel.

12:27 Israel announced the elimination of three senior Iranian commanders.

12:12 IDF stated it had intercepted all Iranian drones.

11:44 Dmitry Gendelman, advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, said they were ready for war with Iran.

11:33 Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the Russian president, condemned the escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel.

10:51 Israel began intercepting Iranian drones.

10:24 Political scientist Earl Rasmussen claimed Iran has the capability to erase Tel Aviv from the map.

09:00 IDF Spokesperson Avi Hai Adrai: "In the past hour, Iran's regime fired over 100 drones toward Israel."

08:44 Oman condemned Israel's attack on Iran. The country's foreign ministry stated that such actions may trigger wider conflicts and bring terrible consequences.

07:22 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated: The US did not participate in Israel's attack on Iran.

06:50 Nour News Agency reported: Israeli attacks on Tehran left Ali Shamkhani, political affairs advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, severely injured.

06:40 Israeli attack on nuclear facilities in Tabriz, northwest Iran.

06:16 Israel attacked six Iranian military targets.

05:44 Oil prices rose after Israel's attack on Iran.

05:22 Israeli attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility.

05:10 Several senior Iranian officers and nuclear physicists were killed in Israel's attack.

04:31 IDF ordered the mobilization of thousands of reservists.

04:16 Iran closed its airspace.

03:51 The Times of Israel reported: Military believed operations against Iran's nuclear program would last several days.

03:46 Donald Trump will convene a cabinet meeting to discuss Israel's attack on Iran.

03:38 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security cabinet meeting due to the attack on Iran.

03:30 Arab media reported explosions and air defense systems activation in Tehran area.

03:20 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a national emergency.

02:16 The US expressed doubt about Israel's ability to withstand Iran's retaliation with its anti-aircraft system.

01:33 The UN passed a resolution holding Israel accountable and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

00:55 Washington informed the Israeli government beforehand that it would refuse to participate in the attack on Iran.

00:24 The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel might launch a military strike on Iran on June 15th.

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