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Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear and Military Sites, Iran Responds With Drone Swarm

Killing senior Revolutionary Guard commanders has intensified fears of a wider Middle East war, prompting global leaders to demand urgent de-escalation.

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Ein Feuerwehrmann steht vor einem zum Teil zerstörten Hochhaus in Teheran.
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Overview

  • Israeli jets launched a preemptive attack on more than 100 military and nuclear sites, including the Natans uranium enrichment plant.
  • The strikes killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri alongside several nuclear scientists.
  • Iran fired over 100 drones toward Israeli territory, all of which Israel reported intercepting.
  • The United States affirmed it was not involved in the operation and warned Iran against targeting American forces.
  • United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint to prevent a regional war.