Explosions and Buzzing Drones Heard as Israel and Iran Exchange New Wave of Attacks

🔥 What happened (June 13, 2025)

• Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion”, executing large-scale airstrikes—using over 200 aircraft—against Iranian nuclear and military sites, including Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow, and Arak .
• The strikes reportedly killed several senior Iranian figures—IRGC commander Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, nuclear scientists—and impacted hundreds of civilian infrastructure

🚀 Iran’s response

• Iran retaliated by launching a massive missile and drone attack codenamed “True Promise III”, firing over 150 ballistic missiles and 100 drones toward Israel .
• Several missile barrages triggered air‑raid sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. While most were intercepted by Iron Dome, at least 3 Israelis were killed and dozens wounded apnews.com.

🌐 Broader impact

• Diplomatic fallout: The planned U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman were canceled .
• Global reactions: World leaders from Turkey, Egypt, the UN Secretary‑General, UK, Russia, and more have appealed for immediate de-escalation, warning of broader regional chaos and threats to energy markets .
• Regional disruption: Airspace closures affected both Iranian and Israeli airports; oil and gold prices spiked, and markets wavered .

⚠️ Current status

• The conflict remains ongoing, with both nations signaling readiness for further action. Israel has warned of additional strikes unless Iran halts its response apnews.com.
• The world is watching closely as regional tensions soar and diplomatic channels falter.