Overview

• The operation targeted Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities and top military command centers to disrupt its nuclear ambitions.
• Top Iranian commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and Army chief Mohammed Bagheri, were killed in the air raids.
• Iran responded with over 100 drones and hundreds of rockets, most of which were intercepted by Israeli air defenses.
• President Trump praised the raids as “exzellent,” said the US was informed but not involved and warned of further “brutal” action if Tehran refuses to negotiate.
• The UN Security Council has convened an emergency session as oil prices surge on fears of a deeper regional conflict.