From midnight local time on the 13th to now, the Israeli Defense Forces have launched five rounds of airstrikes against Iran. An Israeli Defense Force spokesman said that over 200 aircraft were deployed by the Israeli Defense Forces in the first round of airstrikes early that morning. He also said that in the past few hours, Iran has fired more than 100 drones at Israel.

Israel announced a nationwide state of emergency. Iran announced the closure of its airspace. A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General issued a statement urging both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of the situation at all costs.

Israel has launched five rounds of airstrikes

The Prime Minister says the raid was "highly successful."

As of press time, citing military sources, the Israeli Army Radio reported that the Israeli Defense Forces had launched five rounds of airstrikes against Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces are striking dozens of targets related to Iran's nuclear program and other military facilities, naming this operation "Rising Lion."

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a televised speech, stating that Israel had initiated a military operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities aimed at preventing Iran's threats to Israel. This operation will last several days until the threat is eliminated.

The Israeli Defense Forces claim that Iran has enough enriched uranium to manufacture multiple bombs within days, thus requiring action to address this "imminent threat."

According to Barak Ravid, a reporter for Axios Israel, citing senior Israeli officials on social media, in addition to airstrikes carried out by the Israeli Air Force, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad also led a series of covert sabotage operations deep inside Iran.

According to The Times of Israel, an Israeli defense official stated that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz signed orders on Monday (June 9) requiring the IDF to prepare for actions against Iran. The official said that after coordinating with IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, Netanyahu and Katz decided that Israel's action date would be June 13.

While launching airstrikes against Iran, Israel also declared a nationwide state of emergency. The Israel Airports Authority said that Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv would suspend flights until further notice.

Generals, nuclear scientists, women, and children have been killed or injured

Iran retaliates by firing over 100 drones

At midnight local time on the 13th, after explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran, explosions were also heard in several provinces such as Lorestan and Kermanshah in western Iran.

The headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran was attacked by Israel. Iran's Islamic Republic Broadcasting Corporation reported that the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, was assassinated by Israel. Iran's national television station reported that the head of Iran's armed forces, Bagheri, died in the Israeli attack. Iranian media reported that Gholam-Ali Rahimi, the deputy commander of Iran's armed forces, was killed in the Israeli air strikes that day. Shamkhani, the former secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, was seriously injured in the Israeli strike.

Early that morning, Israel also attacked the nuclear facility in Natanz, Isfahan Province in central Iran. Iranian media reported that there were no signs of nuclear contamination so far. According to reports by Iran's official news agency, an explosion occurred at the nuclear facility in Natanz that day. Total Media learned from the Iranian side that according to preliminary statistics, six Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israel's attack on Iran that day.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that early that morning, Israel conducted an airstrike on a residential building in Iran's capital Tehran, causing casualties including women and children. According to reports by Iran's Press TV, the attack on Tehran's residential areas by Israel that day resulted in five deaths and twenty injuries.

According to Reuters, citing sources from Iran's security services, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was unharmed and briefed on the situation after the Israeli attack. Khamenei said that Israel would face severe punishment. Iran's Armed Forces Spokesman said that Israel would pay a "heavy price." Iran's response would be "decisive." An Israeli Defense Forces spokesman said that in the past few hours, Iran had fired over 100 drones at Israel, and the IDF was currently working to intercept these drones.

Israel: Coordinated with the United States

United States: Not involved in the strike on Iran

Israel stated that before launching the attack on Iran, they had fully coordinated with the United States.

US President Trump told a Fox News anchor that he had been informed of relevant information before Israel attacked Iran. "Iran cannot have nuclear bombs, and we hope to return to the negotiating table. Let's see what happens."

Reportedly, Trump has spoken multiple times with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently. The Trump administration has contacted at least one important Middle Eastern ally to confirm that the strike would soon be implemented, but the US did not participate in these strikes.

US Secretary of State Rubio issued a statement saying that Israel took unilateral action against Iran, and the US did not participate in the strike on Iran. The US's top priority is to protect the safety of US troops in the region. Rubio stated that Israel informed the US that they believed this action was necessary for self-defense. President Trump and his administration have taken all necessary measures to protect US troops and maintain close contact with regional partners. Rubio clearly stated that Iran should not target US interests or personnel.

A statement from the US Embassy in Jerusalem said that due to the current security situation, the embassy has instructed all US government employees and their families to stay put and await further instructions.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that Israel's attack violated the Charter of the United Nations and was a clear act of aggression against Iran. Responding to the aggression is Iran's legitimate and justified right. The Iranian Armed Forces will not hesitate to defend the country. The statement also said that without US coordination and permission, Israel's aggression against Iran would not have happened, and the US government should also take responsibility.

The Jordan Civil Aviation Authority announced on the 13th that the Jordanian airspace would be temporarily closed, suspending all inbound, outbound, and transit flights. Government spokesman and Jordanian Information Affairs Minister Mohammad Mumini issued a statement emphasizing that Jordan has never allowed, and will never allow, its airspace to be violated, and Jordan will not become a battlefield for any conflict.

A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General issued a statement saying that the UN Secretary-General condemned any form of military escalation in the Middle East and expressed particular concern about Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. He called on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of the situation at all costs, as the region could not afford deeper turmoil.

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