BoomNews 24 | June 14, 2025
Tensions in the Middle East have erupted into direct missile exchanges following Israel’s largest-ever assault on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.
Israel’s Preemptive Strike: “Operation Rising Lion”
- Israel executed Operation Rising Lion on June 13, using over 200 fighter jets and drones to hit more than 100 Iranian targets, including nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow, and military command centers in Tehran (en.wikipedia.org, apnews.com).
- The strikes killed at least 78 Iranians, including top commanders and scientists, and wounded over 320 (en.wikipedia.org).
- In swift retaliation, Iran launched 150–200+ ballistic missiles and over 100 drones toward Israel, striking Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, and Ramat Gan (aljazeera.com).
- At least 3 Israeli civilians were killed, with dozens wounded and significant damage to homes and IDF headquarters (apnews.com).
Defense & Damage Reports
- Israel’s Iron Dome, supported by U.S. systems, intercepted most threats—but several missiles slipped through, causing building damage and casualties (aljazeera.com).
- In Iran, air raid sirens blared in Tehran, and explosions were reported at Mehrabad Airport and Natanz (washingtonpost.com).
Aftermath & Risks Ahead
- Iranian officials warn this is just the start—“the gates of hell will open,” and U.S. bases may be targeted next (aljazeera.com).
- Global oil markets surged, airlines adjusted routes, and the UN called for immediate restraint .
- U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman are now under threat, with Tehran calling negotiations “meaningless” after these attacks (reuters.com).
“The Zionist regime…will not remain unscathed,” vowed Supreme Leader Khamenei (aljazeera.com).
Netanyahu insists Israel’s mission is to defend against Iran’s nuclear and missile threats and vows strikes will continue “as long as necessary” (ft.com).
BoomNews Take
- This is a major escalation, marking the first direct state-on-state missile exchange since decades.
- Risk of wider war is high—with Iran threatening U.S. targets and allied militias like Hezbollah potentially joining the fight (businessinsider.com).
- Watch for region-wide fallout: economic instability, airspace closures, and calls for urgent diplomacy.
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