š£ Israel's Shocking Air Raid on Iran š±š„ ā 200 Jets, 100 Targets, World on Edge! ššØ
- MediaFx
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
š„ TL;DR:Ā Israel launched a massive preāemptive air assault named Operation Rising LionĀ on June 13, 2025, hitting over 100 #nuclear and #military targets across Iranāincluding Natanz, Fordow, and Tehran. š®š± Over 20 senior commanders and nuclear scientists, such as Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri, were reportedly killed. In swift retaliation, Iran fired 150+ ballistic missiles and 100+ drones at Israel, targeting Tel Aviv and Jerusalemācausing civilian casualties and significant damage despite interceptions. š Global concern is rising, with emergency states declared, flights diverted, and UN leaders calling for de-escalation.

š®š± Israel's Preāemptive Strike: "Operation RisingāÆLion"
Overnight on June 13, Israel unleashed its biggest-ever offensive against Iran, deploying over 200 fighter jetsĀ targeting ~100 sitesānuclear enrichment plants at Natanz, Fordow, and Tehranās military hubs.
Sophisticated Mossad-coordinated sabotageĀ disabled Iranās air defenses ahead of the aerial strike.Ā
Casualties reported: at least 78ā90 killedĀ and 320+ injured, including civilians.
High-ranking losses: IRGC commander Hossein Salami, Armed Forces chief Mohammad Bagheri, plus multiple nuclear scientists.5
š®š· Iran Strikes Back: Second Wave of Retaliation
Iran launched over 150 ballistic missilesĀ and 100 dronesĀ in a coordinated retaliation dubbed Operation True Promise III, aiming at strategic locations in Israel.Ā
Defense systems shot down many threats, but one missile hit central Tel Aviv, killing at least 1 civilian, injuring dozens, and damaging military HQ.Ā
Emergency sirens blared in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and search & rescue operations immediately activated.
š Regional Fallout & Global Reactions
Both nations declared states of emergencyāIsrael activated reservists, closed airspace, and pulled planes; Iran halted flights and imposed an internet blackout.
Worldwide, leaders including UN SecretaryāGeneral Guterres are urging maximum restraint, fearing the incident could spark a wider war.
š¼ Why Now? Netanyahuās Strategic Move
Netanyahu framed the attack as essential to stop Iran from crossing the nuclear red line, recalling the Begin Doctrineās policy of preemptive strikes.
Recent intelligence suggested Iran was days away from weaponsāgrade enrichmentāsomething Israel and its allies saw as an urgent existential threat.Ā
Trump-era influence: ex-US President Trump reportedly endorsed the strike, though officials deny direct involvement.Ā
š What's Next? Watchpoints
Whether this situation spirals into a full-scale regional warĀ depends on Iranās future escalation. Many fear allies like Hezbollah or external powers might soon enter.
The price of oil surged over 6% amid concerns about disrupting shipping lanes and global supply.
Diplomatic momentum hit a pause: a UN conference on IsraelāPalestine peace has been postponed due to security risks.
š£ MediaFx View (Socialist Lens)
From a working-class, leftāliberal standpoint, this dramatic strike-and-counterstrike saga demonstrates the tragic futility of militaristic state strategies. While both sides claim existential threats, it is civilian lives that bear the immense cost, not generals or politicians. The immense resources allocated to warāfighter jets, ballistic missiles, surveillanceābetray a global economic system that profits from conflict, not peace.
Instead, money should go toward public welfare, not weapon stockpiles. In solidarity with global working people, MediaFx calls for disarmament, nuclear de-escalation, and inclusive peace-buildingānot endless warfare justified by fear and aggression.
š Tell us in the comments: What should the working-class standpoint beāpush for a ceasefire or deeper solidarity actions? We want your voice! ā