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Israel Has Long Weighed Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites. Why It Struck Now.
- Israel launched a large-scale, AI-assisted military campaign against Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure overnight on June 12-13, 2025, targeting key sites like Natanz and senior IRGC commanders.
- The strikes followed an IAEA declaration on June 12 that Iran breached non-proliferation obligations amid stalled US-Iran nuclear talks, with Iran vowing retaliation and blaming the US for Israeli actions.
- The operation involved over 200 aircraft dropping 330 munitions on 100 targets using airpower, cyberattacks, covert Mossad operations, and exploited Syrian airspace with AI-enabled targeting systems.
- US officials emphasized non-involvement, with Secretary of State Rubio calling it a unilateral Israeli action and warning Iran against retaliating against American forces.
- The strikes marked a shift in regional dynamics, risking escalation with Iran’s retaliatory threats, posing security challenges for Lebanon and Gulf states, and complicating China and Russia's diplomatic positions.
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Israel targets Iran’s nuclear sites and senior military figures
Israel launched a sweeping campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, missile infrastructure, and senior military leaders, with strikes reported at Natanz, Fordow, and across Tehran. Mossad-led covert operations neutralized key assets and personnel, while Iran vowed retaliation and also blamed the US for the assault.
Susan Collins says she hopes Israeli strikes derail Iran’s nuclear program
ORONO, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins supported Israel’s withering strikes on Iran, telling reporters Friday that Iran “cannot be allowed” to develop nuclear weapons. The Middle East rivals have been at odds for years over Iran’s developing nuclear program. Israel has threatened to attack over what it calls an existential threat, while American presidents have tried different ways to both prevent a war in the region and entice Iran to denuclear…
Israel has long weighed bombing Iran’s nuclear sites. Why it struck now.
Israel has long feared that Iran’s nuclear program was geared toward developing a weapon. Now that Israel has overtly bombed nuclear sites, inviting an Iranian response, is U.S. diplomacy still possible?
TEHERAN. – In the early morning hours of Friday, Israel launched a series of air strikes against Iran, aimed at destroying nuclear facilities, missile bases and other key military infrastructures. In addition to causing material damage, the bombings represented a strategic blow to the Iranian military chain of command, leading to the death of several senior commanders. In response, Iran promised severe reprisals and launched at least 100 drones …
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