On June 13, 2025, Israel launched surprise airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. The initial strikes killed several Iranian nuclear scientists and high-ranking military officials, while the number of civilian casualties remain unconfirmed (estimates vary between 300-600 depending on the source), with many more hundreds injured.
Iran vowed a "crushing response," retaliating by firing missiles into Israeli territory, and six days later the conflict remains live and with little signs of de-escalation. In fact the United States may wade-in on Israel's side, with the White House promising a decision from the Trump administration within days.
