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Israel and Iran Exchange Missiles as US Bombers Pound Nuclear Sites

Tehran’s warnings of unpredictable retaliation follow extensive damage inflicted by US strikes on its key enrichment sites.

In this photo released on Monday, 23, 2025, by Iranian army press service, Iran's army commander-in-chief Gen. Amir Hatami, center, accompanied by high ranked army commanders, speaks in a video call with top commanders of the army, in Zolfaghar central headquarters, Iran, as portraits of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, left, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hang on the wall.
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The Israeli strikes damaged runways, underground bunkers, a refueling plane, and F-14, F-5, and AH-1 aircraft.
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Overview

  • Iran launched a prolonged missile salvo that struck near Ashdod’s power station and briefly cut electricity to nearby towns.
  • The IDF targeted six Iranian airports across western, central and eastern regions, destroying aircraft and disabling runways.
  • US B-2 bombers dropped bunker-buster bombs on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, causing what the IAEA chief described as very significant damage to centrifuge infrastructure.
  • Iran’s armed forces spokesman warned of serious, unpredictable consequences against US and Israeli targets if the strikes continue.
  • Global powers including the EU and China are urging restraint as the conflict has killed hundreds, displaced some 10,000 Israelis and raised fears of disruptions to Gulf energy routes.