On June 13, Israeli forces launched a major offensive against Iran, marking one of the most dramatic escalations in Middle Eastern tensions in recent years. The coordinated strikes, confirmed by both Israeli and US officials, targeted key figures within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as well as several nuclear facilities spread across the country. This operation, carried out by dozens of Israeli Air Force jets, signals a significant shift in Israel’s long-standing efforts to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions and military entrenchment in the region.

According to a statement released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the first wave of the operation targeted “dozens of military targets, including nuclear sites in different areas of Iran.” Though the full extent of the damage remains unclear, preliminary reports suggest that several IRGC commanders and Iranian nuclear scientists may have been killed in the assault. The strikes reportedly hit strategic locations linked to Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, facilities that Israel claims bring Tehran closer than ever to acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the nation and international community shortly after the strikes, stated unequivocally, “The Israeli operation against Iran will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.” The tone of his message made clear that this was not a one-off operation, but rather the beginning of a sustained military campaign.

Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a national state of emergency late Thursday night. Sirens wailed across major Israeli cities, and residents were advised to seek shelter in anticipation of........

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