Overview

• Israel’s preemptive ‘Rising Lion’ operation struck dozens of nuclear enrichment, weaponization and missile sites across Iran, including the Natanz facility
• Iran’s state media confirmed that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Gen. Hossein Salami and several leading nuclear scientists were killed in the raids
• Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency and urged civilians to seek shelter ahead of expected missile and drone strikes
• The United States denied involvement in the strikes and said it has taken measures to protect American forces in the region
• Global oil prices surged over 7% on fears that the escalation could disrupt Middle East energy supplies