Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites as Region Braces for Fallout

June 13, 2025 – Middle East tensions flare as Israel launches large-scale strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets.

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Israel carried out a large-scale military strike on Iran early Friday, targeting key nuclear facilities and missile infrastructure. The Israeli military confirmed the destruction of dozens of radars and surface-to-air missile systems in western Iran, using up to 200 fighter jets. A senior Israeli official described it as “not a one-day attack,” hinting at a sustained military campaign.

The strike followed a warning from U.S. intelligence in recent weeks that Israel was preparing for action, even as diplomatic talks with Iran were underway. On Wednesday, the U.S. evacuated non-essential personnel from several locations in the Middle East, citing rising threats. By Thursday, Iran had escalated its uranium enrichment program after being censured by the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, further straining diplomatic channels.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long pushed for a military solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which Israel views as an existential threat. The country has also continued efforts to destabilize Iran’s regime, according to U.S. intelligence. Tehran, in turn, has supported proxy groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, intensifying attacks on Israel in recent months in solidarity with Gaza.

Scheduled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, set for this weekend, are now in jeopardy as the region braces for possible retaliation and wider conflict.