Update 2025-06-13 (4): According to current media reports from Friday morning (13 June), the number of people injured in the Israeli attack on targets in the Tehran area is at least 50, including dozens of civilians. Israel had previously reported that it had attacked around 100 targets with 200 jets.
Update 2025-06-13 (4): According to the sources from Friday (13 June), explosions were also reported targeting a nuclear facility and scientists in Natanz city, Isfahan province. As a result, thick black smoke could be seen rising from the facility.
Update 2025-06-13 (3): According to the sources from Friday (13 June), authorities have closed the Iranian airspace. At least one high commander was killed.
Update 2025-06-13 (2): Israel launched a large-scale military operation on Friday (13 June), striking key components of the country’s nuclear program and long-range missile infrastructure. The strikes targeted the primary enrichment facility in Natanz and also focused on Iranian nuclear scientists allegedly involved in developing a nuclear weapon. Multiple explosions were reported in and around the capital, Tehran. Iranian authorities suspended all flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Many people, including several senior nuclear scientists and civilians, were killed due to the strikes on residential buildings in the city.
2025-06-12: An official representative of Iran told the media on Thursday (12 June) that an Israeli military strike may be imminent. This is according to recent media reports. Iranian authorities cite statements made by representatives of a “friendly” country in the region. No further details were provided, and the details and background cannot be independently verified at this time.
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