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West Asia On The Brink: What Did Israel Achieve Through Its Strikes On Iran, What Did It Risk?
Last Updated: Israel- Iran Conflict: The strikes, dubbed Operation Rising Lion by Israel, killed several high-ranking Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists. Tensions between Israel and Iran reached a dangerous new peak after Tel Aviv launched a large-scale military offensive targeting what it called the 'heart" of Iran's nuclear programme. The strikes, dubbed Operation Rising Lion by Israel, killed several high-ranking Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists following which Iran retaliated by launching approximately 100 drones toward Israeli territory. Iranian state media claimed the strikes resulted in significant civilian casualties, including women and children while the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed deep concern, warning of the grave consequences of targeting nuclear sites. Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's A Look At What Has Happened So Far: 1. In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a sweeping air campaign across Iran, targeting over 100 military and nuclear-related sites, including the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility. 2. Iranian state media confirmed the deaths of several senior figures, including Hossein Salami, chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Mohammad Bagheri, the armed forces' chief of staff. Israel claims it 'eliminated" key figures leading Iran's nuclear and military command. 3. IRGC-linked outlet Tasnim News reported six nuclear scientists were killed, including former Atomic Energy Organization head Fereydoon Abbasi and multiple professors from Shahid Beheshti University. 4. Iranian state media said that residential areas in Tehran were hit, with reports of civilian deaths. 5. Following the Israeli strikes, Iran launched around 100 drones toward Israel. The IDF said it intercepted many of them. Air raid sirens and emergency alerts were activated across Israeli cities. 6. Explosions were confirmed at Natanz, Iran's key uranium enrichment plant. While the IAEA reported no increase in radiation levels, Director General Rafael Grossi warned of 'serious implications" for global nuclear safety and urged both sides to show restraint. 7. US President Donald Trump said Iran was warned repeatedly but failed to reach a deal. In a statement, he said, 'They are all DEAD now" as he urged Iran to 'make a deal before there is nothing left." 8. Washington has officially denied participating in the Israeli offensive as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the US provided no support and that its priority is to protect American troops in the region. 9. Countries including the UK, France, China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern and called for restraint. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned both nations against descending into deeper conflict. 10. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation was a preemptive strike to counter Iran's alleged near-readiness to build nuclear weapons. Talks between the US and Iran over reviving the nuclear deal had recently stalled, and Israeli intelligence assessed Iran could produce a bomb 'within days." About the Author Mallika Soni When not reading, this ex-literature student can be found searching for an answer to the question, "What is the purpose of journalism in society?" Location : Israel First Published: June 13, 2025, 16:57 IST
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Israeli strike in Iran kills Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami, say state media
An Israeli airstrike has killed Major General Hossein Salami, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), according to Iranian state media. read more Smoke rises up after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025, in what appears to be an Israeli airstrike. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) An Israeli strike in Iran on Friday killed the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) chief Hossein Salami, according to the state media. IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency has reported that Salami was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the IRGC headquarters. State-owned Mehr news agency carried also reported Salami's death. Salami is understood to be among many top Iranian commanders and other officials targeted by Israeli in its airstrikes. In its attacks in the early hours of Friday, Israel targeted at least six military bases around Iranian capital Tehran and homes at two highly secure complexes for military commanders and multiple residential buildings around Tehran in apparent targeted assassinations, The New York Times quoted four senior Iranian officials as saying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is a developing story. It will be updated as details emerge.
Al Arabiya
27-01-2025
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- Al Arabiya
IRGC commander says Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets
Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Monday, amid growing concerns in the West over military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. IRGC commander Ali Shadmani, quoted by the state-affiliated Student News Network, did not disclose the number of jets purchased or whether they have already been delivered. In November 2023, the IRGC-linked Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had finalized arrangements to acquire the fighter jets. Earlier this month, Iran and Russia signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, which did not explicitly mention arms transfers but said the two countries will develop their 'military-technical cooperation.' Iran's air force is currently limited, with only a few dozen strike aircraft, including Russian jets and aging US models acquired before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Shadmani also said that 'damaged defense systems have been replaced and tested in exercises,' likely referring to the October 26, 2024 Israeli airstrikes on military targets in Iran. According to Iranian officials, that attack caused 'limited damage' to radar systems and killed four soldiers. Analysts believe the Israeli strike dealt significant blows to Iran's air defenses and missile capacities.
