As Iran responded with a wave of drones and Israel continued to hit military and nuclear sites on Friday, we turned to our experts to assess the fallout . With these strikes, “ Israel demonstrated its full penetration of Iran , and ability to wreak havoc across the Iranian system,” Dan tells us. In response, Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles and drones deep into Israeli territory, triggering air raid sirens across Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba and numerous other locations, causing unprecedented destruction in the country. The Israeli attack on Iran 's nuclear program and military assets and Iran 's responding missile strikes represent a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. RAND experts provide insights into the strategic, diplomatic, and economic dimensions of this unfolding crisis. Explore the complex security concerns Israel faces regarding Iran , rooted in decades of historical hostility. This article highlights military actions like Operation 'Rising Lion,' Israel 's perceptions of Iran 's nuclear ambitions, and the implications for regional stability amid evolving international negotiations. For the first time in modern history, Israel struck deep inside Iran , killing high-ranking officials and top nuclear scientists — triggering immediate retaliation from Tehran. Israel ’ s attack on Iran with US support will further push Iran into Russia’s and China’s arms. For these two countries, it is a heaven-sent development and they will spare no effort to capitalize on it and squeeze all the geostrategic benefits at the expense of the US in particular. Israel ’s large-scale attack on Iran ’s nuclear and military structures threatens to further escalate Mideast tensions while weakening Iran and its proxy network. Conclusion The Israeli attack on Iran on June 12-13, 2025 represents a major turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics . But three great events—the smashing of Hezbollah , the Syrian revolution that overthrew the Iranian-aligned regime, and now a climactic battle waged by long-range strikes and Mossad hit teams in.
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