Israel dealt an unexpected blow to Iran - tensions in the region are at their peak

On the morning of June 13, the Middle East once again took a dangerous turn. The Israeli air force launched large-scale strikes on a number of important military and civilian facilities in Iran. The attacks were aimed at strategic cities such as Tehran, Natanz, Tabriz, Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Hamadan. This was widely reported by international media.

According to the government of the Jewish state, the main reason for this operation was that Iran had reached the threshold of creating a nuclear weapon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized in his speech that "there was no other option."

Massive losses and deaths of important figures

According to a statement by Iranian officials, a number of high-ranking military and scientific figures were killed as a result of the strikes. Among them were the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami, the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, and leading nuclear scientists. Media outlets reported that there were also casualties among the civilian population.

Iran's response and security measures

In response, Iran sent hundreds of drones into Israeli territory. After this, Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace and called on the population to stay in shelters. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that "the first phase of the operation was successfully completed."

A blow behind the Washington-Tehran talks

Surprisingly, this attack occurred at a time when negotiations between the United States and Iran on their nuclear program were ongoing. US President Donald Trump said that he had been aware of the operation in advance, but stressed that America was not involved in it. At the same time, he expressed his readiness to defend Israel.

A political way out for Netanyahu?

Analysts believe that Netanyahu's aggressive policy is aimed at relieving his domestic political pressure. His support among the population, exhausted by economic problems, corruption scandals and the Gaza crisis, has sharply decreased. Therefore, some see this war as a political opportunity for him.

At the same time, the number of covert operations carried out by Israel against Iran has been increasing in recent years. If you recall, in 2020, nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed, and in 2021, an explosion occurred in Natanz - both of which were linked to the Mossad service.

In short, the complex political landscape in the Middle East is becoming more complicated. As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, the peace of the entire region is under threat.