A tense Middle East confrontation is escalating as the U.S. joined Israel on 22 June 2025 in executing precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using bunker-buster bombs—an unprecedented direct offensive. Iran responded by launching over 30 missiles and dozens of drones toward Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, resulting in civilian injuries, Siren alerts, and infrastructure damage.
Key strikes on Iranian leadership include the killing of several senior IRGC commanders, such as Saeed Izadi and Behnam Shahriyari, weakening Iran’s regional networks.
Casualties are mounting: over 430 dead and 3,500 injured in Iran, and at least 25 dead and hundreds wounded in Israel. Amid calls from international organizations for restraint, analysts warn the war could drag on weeks.
🔍 Why It Matters:
- The U.S. has entered active combat—marking a turning point in global engagement.
- Civilian hospitals, including Soroka in Beersheba, have been struck, raising alarms over potential war crimes.
- Oil markets and regional stability are under intense pressure.
- Political fallout is growing: Iran’s Supreme Leader has taken extraordinary succession measures amid fears.
