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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
From Netanyahu's bogus vacation to fake diplomatic talks with US: How Israel fooled Iran before the strike
In the early hours of Friday, Israel unleashed a powerful wave of airstrikes across Iran , targeting nuclear facilities and key military sites. The assault killed at least two senior Iranian military officers and marked the most intense attack on Iranian soil since the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s—bringing the region dangerously close to a broader war. Iran responded swiftly, launching a swarm of drones toward Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed 'severe punishment,' signaling that the confrontation is far from over. The strikes came at a moment of peak tension over Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. Just a day earlier, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors formally censured Iran for the first time in 20 years, citing non-cooperation with nuclear inspectors. In defiance, Tehran immediately announced plans to build a third uranium enrichment site and replace its centrifuges with more advanced models. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.89 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo While Israeli officials framed the operation as a necessary move to stop Iran from building a nuclear bomb, it remains uncertain how close Tehran truly is to achieving that capability. Yet, it wasn't just military might that gave Israel the upper hand—it was strategic deception. Live Events Just hours before the assault, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall, placing a note quoting a biblical verse: 'Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion.' This line from the Book of Numbers (23:24) later revealed itself as the inspiration for the name of the mission: Operation Rising Lion . The note, made public only after the strikes began, served as a symbolic signal of what was to come. Behind the scenes, Israeli intelligence had carefully orchestrated a misinformation campaign to mislead Tehran, according to a report of The Jerusalem Post. In the days leading up to the operation, the Prime Minister's Office reportedly leaked false military strategies, staged a bogus vacation for Netanyahu, and used diplomatic talks with the United States as a smokescreen to divert attention from the impending strike. By early Friday morning, dozens of Israeli fighter jets roared into Iranian airspace, targeting nuclear enrichment facilities and military infrastructure in a coordinated and sustained wave of attacks. Among the casualties was Hossein Salami, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, whose death was later confirmed by Iranian state media.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
When Netanyahu hid a note in Jerusalem's Western Wall revealing Israel's operation before the strike on Iran!
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a note in between the bricks of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City, June 12, 2025. Synopsis In a calculated move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall, leaving a cryptic note hinting at the impending Operation Rising Lion. Hours later, the Israeli Air Force launched a surprise assault on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military installations. The operation, inspired by a biblical verse, was preceded by a deception campaign to mislead Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a symbolic visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall, placing a handwritten note between the stones on June 12, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post. Unbeknownst to the public at the time, the note was a cryptic hint at Israel's imminent military campaign: Operation Rising Lion. ADVERTISEMENT The note quoted a verse from the Book of Numbers 23:24 that read, 'Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: He shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.' This verse would later be revealed as the inspiration behind the operation's name. Just hours after the note was placed, in the early morning of June 13, the Israeli Air Force launched a surprise assault on Iran. Dozens of Israeli aircraft targeted multiple nuclear sites and military installations across the country. The opening wave of strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Hossein Salami, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as confirmed by Iranian state note placed at Judaism's holiest site was publicly revealed the following day, after the strikes began. By then, the full scope of Operation Rising Lion was launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran on Friday, targeting key nuclear facilities and military installations in what is being called the most significant assault on Iranian soil since the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. The strikes reportedly killed at least two senior Iranian military officers, dramatically escalating fears of a full-scale conflict between the long-standing Middle East rivals. ADVERTISEMENT In swift retaliation, Iran unleashed a swarm of drones toward Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed 'severe punishment,' signaling the possibility of further attack came amid growing alarm over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. On Thursday, for the first time in two decades, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors formally censured Iran for failing to cooperate with inspections. In response, Iran announced plans to establish a third uranium enrichment site and upgrade its centrifuges to more advanced models. ADVERTISEMENT Israeli officials defended the strikes as a preemptive measure to disrupt what they described as an imminent threat of Iran developing nuclear weapons — though how close Tehran is to building a bomb remains uncertain. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
When Netanyahu hid a note in Jerusalem's Western Wall revealing Israel's operation before the strike on Iran!
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a symbolic visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall, placing a handwritten note between the stones on June 12, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post. Unbeknownst to the public at the time, the note was a cryptic hint at Israel's imminent military campaign: Operation Rising Lion . The note quoted a verse from the Book of Numbers 23:24 that read, 'Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: He shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain.' This verse would later be revealed as the inspiration behind the operation's name. Just hours after the note was placed, in the early morning of June 13, the Israeli Air Force launched a surprise assault on Iran. Dozens of Israeli aircraft targeted multiple nuclear sites and military installations across the country. The opening wave of strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Hossein Salami, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as confirmed by Iranian state media. The note placed at Judaism's holiest site was publicly revealed the following day, after the strikes began. By then, the full scope of Operation Rising Lion was unfolding. Live Events All you need to know about Operation Rising Lion Israel launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across Iran on Friday, targeting key nuclear facilities and military installations in what is being called the most significant assault on Iranian soil since the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. The strikes reportedly killed at least two senior Iranian military officers, dramatically escalating fears of a full-scale conflict between the long-standing Middle East rivals. In swift retaliation, Iran unleashed a swarm of drones toward Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed 'severe punishment,' signaling the possibility of further escalation. The attack came amid growing alarm over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. On Thursday, for the first time in two decades, the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors formally censured Iran for failing to cooperate with inspections. In response, Iran announced plans to establish a third uranium enrichment site and upgrade its centrifuges to more advanced models. Israeli officials defended the strikes as a preemptive measure to disrupt what they described as an imminent threat of Iran developing nuclear weapons — though how close Tehran is to building a bomb remains uncertain.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Israel takes name of Iran operation from Bible verse
Israel has called its military operation against Iran "Rising Lion", taking the name from a biblical verse that promises a victorious future for a powerful Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was photographed on Thursday putting a handwritten note into a crack of Jerusalem's Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, which in retrospect pointed to the looming strikes on Iran. His office on Friday released a photo of the note, which said "the people shall rise up as a lion". The expression comes from verse 23:24 of the Book of Numbers in the Bible: "Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain." This verse is part of the first oracle of Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet and diviner, where he foretells the strength and power of Israel, comparing it to a lion that will not rest until it has satisfied its hunger. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel's strikes "satanic".
Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Israel takes name of Iran operation from Bible verse
FILE PHOTO: Rescuers work at the scene of a damaged building in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo JERUSALEM - Israel has called its military operation against Iran "Rising Lion", taking the name from a biblical verse that promises a victorious future for a powerful Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was photographed on Thursday putting a handwritten note into a crack of Jerusalem's Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, which in retrospect pointed to the looming strikes on Iran. His office on Friday released a photo of the note, which said "the people shall rise up as a lion". The expression comes from verse 23:24 of the Book of Numbers in the Bible: "Behold, the people shall rise up as a great lion, and lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down until he eat of the prey, and drink the blood of the slain." This verse is part of the first oracle of Balaam, a non-Israelite prophet and diviner, where he foretells the strength and power of Israel, comparing it to a lion that will not rest until it has satisfied its hunger. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel's strikes "satanic". REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
