Israel ends operation: strategic dominance over Iran and a new political direction

Against the backdrop of relentless confrontations in the Middle East, the official announcement of the end of the “People like a Lion” operation by Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz caused a major stir on the international stage. This operation, which lasted 12 days and is of historical importance, marks the beginning of Israel’s new and much tougher political and military strategy toward Iran.

In his statement, Israel Katz emphasized that this military operation became not only a “glorious page” in Israel’s history, but also in the annals of world wars. According to him, during the operation, the Israeli Air Force managed to open up Tehran’s airspace for itself, effectively destroyed Iran’s air defense systems, and, with the help of the US and allies, disrupted Iran’s nuclear program. In addition, according to the minister, the Israeli army struck hundreds of Iran’s key military targets and eliminated leading scientists and military leaders.

According to experts, this operation had a serious impact not only on Iran’s military infrastructure, but also on the geopolitical balance in the region. According to Katz, the “destroy Israel” program that Iran had been implementing for years has been put to an end, and now the leadership in Tehran must realize this well.

The minister said that the Israeli army has been given new orders to maintain control over Iran, prevent the restoration of the nuclear program, and take tough measures against those supporting terrorist activities. At the same time, he called the “People like a Lion” operation merely an “advertisement” for Israel’s new political course and added that after October 7 there is no longer any immunity in the region.

According to available information, during the operation from June 13 to June 25, 2025, the Israeli Air Force carried out more than 1,500 sorties and delivered precise strikes on more than 900 targets. It is reported that more than 30 senior Iranian military officials were eliminated during the operation.

The operation officially ended with a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. According to experts, these events may lead to the formation of a new political and security system in the Middle East. Israel, with its bold and strategic position, is starting a new geopolitical era in the region.

According to analysts, the “People like a Lion” operation is at the center of global attention, and its consequences will add new colors to the geography of conflicts in the Middle East. The coming weeks are being watched with great interest to see how events in the region will develop. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!