Israel killed Iran’s leading military leaders, destroyed nuclear facilities and eliminated six scientists linked to the Iranian atomic program in an air operation with 200 fighters at dawn on Friday (13). The attack, which made oil trigger and the world scholarships retreated, caused immediate retaliation for Iran, which launched more than 100 drones against Israel, promised “severe punishment” and accused the US with connivance.
Check out everything that is known so far about the offensive that raises tensions in the Middle East.
What happened?
reaching strategic targets linked to the nuclear program and the country’s military summit. The operation, called “lion on the rise”, involved about 200 aircraft and simultaneously attacked nuclear facilities, military centers and government buildings. The attack, according to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “will continue for how many days are needed.”
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Explosions were recorded in various areas of Tehran and Natanz, where is one of Iran’s main uranium enrichment plants. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (AIEA), there was no increase in radiation, but the entity warned serious risks to regional and international security.
Who was killed in the attacks?
Confirmed deaths include:
- Hossein Salami, Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC)
- Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran
- Gholamama Rashid, please all the Khatam Khatam Abiya
Besides six nuclear scientists:
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- Fereydoon Abbasi, former chief of the atomic energy organization of Iran
- Mohammad Mahdi Tehranchi, linked to a nuclear weapons program
- Abdulhamid Minouchehr, head of nuclear engineering at Shahid Beheshti University
- Ahmad Reza Zolfaghari and Amirhossein Feqhi, nuclear engineering teachers
- A sixth officially identified name
Ali Shamkhani, advisor to the Supreme Leader, was seriously injured. At least 50 civilians were hit, according to Iranian press, including women and children.
What targets were hit?
Among the main targets:
- The Nuclear Natanz Power Plant, Center of the Iranian Nuclear Program
- Military facilities in Northwest of Iran
- The Headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran
- Residential areas, according to reports from the state press
The AIEA confirmed that Natanz’s installation was hit, but without radiation leakage. Tehran states that other facilities, such as Fordow and Isfahan, have not been damaged.
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What is the impact on markets?
Oil even fired up to 13% with the risk of destabilization in the region, but the discharge lost impetus. . Europe’s scholarships opened, and US futures retreated. At around 5:30 am today, the future of Dow Jones, S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 rates operated at a fall of 1.21%, 1.22%and 1.50%.
Why now?
Israel argues that Iran is in a days to produce a nuclear weapon. Netanyahu stated that the attack was necessary to prevent an “existential threat.” The operation also occurs on the eve of the resumption of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington, scheduled for Sunday (16) in Oman.
How did Iran react?
Iran launched more than 100 drones against Israel in retaliation, all intercepted according to Israel’s defense forces. The Iranian Foreign Ministry promised a total response and called the attacks “acts of aggression.”
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Supreme leader Khamenei said Israel “must expect severe punishment.” The Iranian government also blamed the US, stating that the operation “could not have occurred without American coordination.”
What is the position of the US?
Washington denies direct involvement. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the US did not participate or provide support ,. However, diplomats and family members of military were removed from the region days earlier. Trump said Iran “can’t have a nuclear bomb.”
How is the world reacting?
The international community has mobilized:
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