Post Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Dixit says Ukraine-Russia, Israel conflicts show 'One who sees first...'
Delhi | Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says, "...When we look at global conflicts commencing from Armenia-Azerbaijan to Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas, and to our own experience in #OperationSindoor, one truth emerges with crystal clarity - the side that sees first, sees farthest and sees most accurately, prevails."
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The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded
Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday (June 14, 2025) morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel's assault used warplanes, as well as drones smuggled into the country in advance, to assault key facilities and kill top generals and scientists. Iran's U.N. ambassador said 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded in the attacks. Follow Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates on June 14 Israel asserted the barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building an atomic weapon, although experts and the U.S. government have assessed that Tehran was not actively working on such a weapon before the strikes. Iran retaliated by launching drones and later firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook the buildings below. The Israeli military urged civilians, already rattled by the raging Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, to head to shelter for hours. Israel's strikes also put further talks between the United States and Iran over an atomic accord into doubt days before the two sides were set to meet Sunday in Oman. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman called further nuclear talks with the United States 'meaningless' after Israeli strikes on the country, state television said. 'The U.S. did a job that made the talks become meaningless,' Baghaei was quoted as saying. He added that Israel had passed all Iran's red lines by committing a 'criminal act' through its strikes. However, he stopped short of saying the talks were cancelled. The Mizan news agency, which is run by Iran's judiciary, quoted him as saying: 'It is still not clear what we decide about Sunday talks.' Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a recorded message Friday: 'We will not allow them to escape safely from this great crime they committed.' Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel late Friday and early Saturday. A hospital in Tel Aviv treated seven people wounded in the second Iranian barrage; all but one of them had light injuries. Israel's Fire and Rescue Services said they were injured when a projectile hit a building in the city. A spokesperson for Beilinson Hospital said one woman was killed. Hours later, an Iranian missile struck near homes in the central Israeli city of Rishon Lezion, killing two people and injuring 19, according to Israel's paramedic service Magen David Adom. Israel's Fire and Rescue service said four homes were severely damaged. Meanwhile, the sound of explosions and Iranian air defense systems firing at targets echoed across central Tehran shortly after midnight on Saturday. An Associated Press journalist could hear air raid sirens near their home. Iran's semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported a fire at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport, with a video posted on X of a column of smoke and orange flames rising from what the outlet said was the airport. Israel's paramedic services said 34 people were wounded in the barrage on the Tel Aviv area, including a woman who was critically injured after being trapped under rubble. In Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv, an AP journalist saw burned-out cars and at least three damaged houses, including one where the front was nearly entirely torn away. U.S. ground-based air defense systems in the region were helping to shoot down Iranian missiles, said a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the measures. Israel's ongoing airstrikes and intelligence operation and Iran's retaliation raised concerns about all-out war between the countries and propelled the region, already on edge, into even greater upheaval. Countries in the region condemned Israel's attack, while leaders around the globe called for immediate deescalation from both sides. Israel had long threatened such a strike, and successive American administrations sought to prevent it, fearing it would ignite a wider conflict across the Middle East and possibly be ineffective at destroying Iran's dispersed and hardened nuclear program. But a confluence of developments triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack — plus the reelection of U.S. President Donald Trump — created the conditions that allowed Israel to finally follow through on its threats. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the U.S. was informed in advance of the attack. On Thursday, Iran was censured by the U.N.'s atomic watchdog for not complying with obligations meant to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Israel's military said about 200 aircraft were involved in the initial attack on about 100 targets. Its Mossad spy agency positioned explosive drones and precision weapons inside Iran ahead of time, and used them to target Iranian air defenses and missile launchers near Tehran, according to two security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. It was not possible to independently corroborate the officials' claims. Among the key sites Israel attacked was Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz, where black smoke could be seen rising into the air. It also appeared to strike a second, smaller nuclear enrichment facility in Fordo, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Tehran, according to an Iranian news outlet close to the government that reported hearing explosions nearby. Israel said it struck a nuclear research facility in Isfahan, too, and said it destroyed dozens of radar installations and surface-to-air missile launchers in western Iran. Iran confirmed the strike at Isfahan. Israel military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the Natanz facility was 'significantly damaged' and that the operation was 'still in the beginning.' Jordanian state-run Petra news agent said the country would reopen its airspace to civilian aircraft at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, signaling the Mideast kingdom believes there is no immediate danger of further attacks. Jordan's airspace had seen Iranian drones and missiles cross through it, with Israeli fighter jets likely engaging targets there. The crossfire between Israel and Iran disrupted East-West travel through the Mideast, a key global aviation route. U.N. nuclear chief Rafael Grossi told the Security Council that the above-ground section of the Natanz facility was destroyed. He said all the electrical infrastructure and emergency power generators were destroyed, as well as a section of the facility where uranium was enriched up to 60%, which is a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. The main centrifuge facility underground did not appear to have been hit, but the loss of power could have damaged the infrastructure there, he said. The first wave of strikes had given Israel 'significant freedom of movement' in Iran's skies, clearing the way for further attacks, according to an Israeli military official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss details of the attack with the media. Over the past year, Israel has been targeting Iran's air defenses, hitting a radar system for a Russian-made air defense battery in April 2024 and surface-to-air missile sites and missile manufacturing facilities in October. The official said Israel is prepared for an operation that could last up to two weeks, but that there was no firm timeline. Among those killed were three of Iran's top military leaders: one who oversaw the entire armed forces, Gen. Mohammad Bagheri; one who led the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Gen. Hossein Salami; and the head of the Guard's ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Netanyahu said the attack had been months in the making. In a video statement sent to journalists Friday, he said he ordered plans for the attack last November, soon after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon, one of Iran's strongest proxies. Netanyahu said the attack was planned for April but was postponed. In its first response Friday, Iran fired more than 100 drones at Israel. Israel said the drones were being intercepted outside its airspace, and it was not immediately clear whether any got through. Israel's military said it called up reservists and began stationing troops throughout the country as it braced for further retaliation from Iran or Iranian proxy groups. Trump urged Iran on Friday to reach a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, warning on his Truth Social platform that Israel's attacks 'will only get worse.' 'Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire,' he wrote.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Who is Nova Peris? Former Australian Olympian and senator shelters in Israel amid Iranian missile barrage
Nova Peris , a former Australian Olympian and senator, is one of the Australians trapped in Israel. She, along with media personality Erin Molan , on June 13 took refuge in bomb shelters after Iran launched multiple missile waves against Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The escalation followed Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites earlier on June 12 and 13. Peris, currently stuck in Israel with 11 others, says the past 24 hours have been 'deeply confronting.' She described the shelter stay as 'extremely frightening and distressing,' recalling repeated missile waves hitting across the region. She expressed solidarity with all civilians, including Israel's 2 million Arab citizens, praising the Israeli defence systems. She thanked those checking on the group and said, 'We can't wait to come home. But for now, we're safe, in bomb shelters, we're together…'. The group includes Peris's husband, Scott Appleton, Indigenous leaders, and professionals touring Israel under the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in contact with them. Australia's Defence Minister confirmed the consular service is monitoring the situation. Live Events Who is Nova Peris? Nova Peris rose to international prominence as a star athlete. She won a gold medal for Australia in the women's field hockey team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. With this victory, she became the first Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. She later also competed as a sprinter at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, making her the first Australian to represent the country in two different sports at the Olympics. In 2013, Peris became the first Indigenous woman elected to the Australian Federal Parliament. She served as a Labor Senator for the Northern Territory until 2016. She focused on Indigenous health, education, and reconciliation during her term. Since leaving politics, Peris has remained active in public life. She has been involved in youth outreach programs, served as an ambassador for Aboriginal communities, and continued work in sports media and advocacy. On June 12, Israel launched a major military operation, 'Operation Rising Lion,' targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military facilities. Iran reported 78 deaths as a result and vowed retaliation. Iran responded with three waves of missile attacks, launching approximately 150 missiles toward Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Israel-Iran conflict: Missile strikes ignite fears of war in the Middle East as casualties mount
Israel-Iran conflict: Missile strikes ignite fears of war in the Middle East as casualties mount 7 Photos . Updated: 14 Jun 2025, 10:20 AM IST Share Via Israel launched airstrikes on Iran to halt its nuclear development, claiming 78 lives and leaving 329 injured. In Iran's swift retaliation, air raid sirens blared across Israel's Tel Aviv, sharply escalating tensions between the two nations. 1/7A military aircraft is seen flying overhead after a barrage of missiles was launched from Iran, captured over Tubas in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on June 14, 2025. (REUTERS) 2/7Flames and smoke billow from a demolished building struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. The attack came in retaliation for Israel's airstrike on Iran, which resulted in 78 deaths and left 329 others injured. (AP) 3/7Firefighters rushed to the scene after a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel. According to reports, three local hospitals admitted around 20 injured individuals, with some in critical condition. Fire authorities confirmed that several people were rescued from buildings damaged in the attack. (REUTERS) 4/7Rescue workers stand beside damaged vehicles as they operate at the site of impact following a missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, on June 14, 2025. (REUTERS) 5/7Missiles fired from Iran are seen being intercepted in the skies above Tel Aviv, Israel, on June 13, 2025. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated that Iran targeted densely populated areas in its missile attack on Israel. (REUTERS) 6/7Rescue teams work at the impact site following a massive missile attack from Iran that struck Rishon LeZion, Israel, on June 14, 2025. According to two US officials, the US military helped intercept Iranian missiles targeting Israel on Friday. (REUTERS)
