1. What Happened In mid-June 2025, tensions between Iran and Israel escalated dramatically: June 12–13: Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities—including Natanz. These strikes reportedly killed top Iranian generals and nuclear scientists . June 15: Iran responded by launching a significant missile and drone barrage on Israel using the new “Haj Qassem” guided ballistic missile, resulting in civilian casualties—at least 8 killed and hundreds injured . June 17: The exchanges continued into the fifth day—Israel struck missile launchers, Iran retaliated with more missiles. Cumulative casualties: over 224 Iranians and around 24–13 Israelis (reports vary) . 2. Damage & Human Cost Iran: Heavy damage to oil facilities, Natanz enrichment site (IAEA confirmed underground effects) . Israel: Missile hits in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bat Yam, with civilian buildings struck and dozens killed/injured . Both sid...
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