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Fighter jets flying over Middle East during Israel–Iran conflict June 2025.

Comprehensive Timeline & Analysis – Israel–Iran War (June 2025)

1. Background & Build-up

The tensions between Israel and Iran have their roots in the decades of under-the-table struggles, proxy warfare, cyber action and assassination and the constant mutual suspicion more than 30 years back, since the 1979 Iranian revolution. The recent hotspots are the nuclear progress in Iran and murder of Iranian top officials by Israel. Following the attack by Hamas in October 2023 and the support they received by Iran in the region, hostilities increased by both parties and were possible to become the full-scale war.

2. June 13–14: “Operation Rising Lion” Begins

  • In the early hours of June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion—a large coordinated airstrike using over 200 fighter jets (including modified F‑35Is) and 330+ munitions targeting ~100 Iranian military and nuclear sites, including Natanz, Tehran, Esfahan, and key IRGC command centers.
  • Dozens of senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were reportedly killed. Iran warned of a harsh response.
  • Overnight, Iranian air defenses shot down several Israeli drones and claimed hits on Iranian targets .

3. June 14–16: Iran Responds with Missile & Drone Barrages

  • Starting June 14, Iran launched massive retaliatory strikes—firing around 400 missiles and 1,000 drones toward Israel. Most were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome and air defenses; only ~20 missiles hit urban areas, resulting in dozens of casualties.
  • Missiles struck Tel Aviv, Bat Yam, Beersheba, Ramat Gan, and a Sejjil missile hit Soroka Medical Center, injuring ~50 and prompting evacuation over chemical leak fears.
  • Iran expanded its strikes, including a barrage on the U.S. Al‑Udeid Air Base in Qatar, leading Bahrain and Kuwait to briefly close airspace

4. June 15–18: Hybrid Warfare and Escalation

  • Israeli Mossad executed covert drone sabotage operations inside Iran, weakening air defense and missile launch infrastructures just prior to IAF strikes.
  • Combined with airstrikes, these operations destroyed several Shirab, Shahab and Sejjil missile bases around Tehran, Esfahan, Tabriz and Kermanshah, killing tens of launchers and IR revolutionary guard commanders.
  • Panic broke out among civilians in Tehran- shortage of fuel, looting of groceries, and exodus-like movement of ~100,000 to move north to the provinces.
  • India launched Operation Sindhu on June 18, evacuating ~110 citizens from Iran.

5. June 19–21: U.S. Enters the Fray, Diplomatic Signals

  • On June 19, Iran fired a missile at Soroka Medical Center, injuring ~50—drawing global condemnation and calls of war crimes.
  • Simultaneously, the U.S. deployed B‑2 bombers targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) and delivered air defense support to Israel.
  • President Trump announced Israeli and Iranian agreement to a ceasefire after 12 days—though local flare-ups continued.
  • Iran confirmed ~600–700 deaths and thousands injured; Israel reported dozens killed and hundreds wounded .

6. June 23–24: Ceasefire & Ongoing Tensions

  • On June 23, Iran fired missiles at Al‑Udeid (Qatar); Israel responded with strikes on Tehran’s Evin Prison, electrical grids, and IRGC centers.
  • Ceasefire went into effect June 24, but was immediately contested: Iran denied further launches while Israel accused violations and vowed forceful responses .
  • Britain and Australia evacuated embassy staff from Tehran, citing security risk

Key Figures & Statistics

  • Israeli strikes: ~330+ munitions, over 200 aircraft in opening wave.
  • Iranian response: ~400 ballistic missiles, 1,000 drones; ~20 missiles and ~200 drones breached defenses.
  • Casualties: Iran ~600–700 dead; Israel dozens killed + hundreds injured; hospital attack added civilian toll .
  • Displacement: ~100,000 fled Tehran; hospital evacuations; UAE/India evacuations underway .
  • U.S. involvement: B‑2 bomber strikes; air defense cooperation; Trump’s two‑week decision clock .

Wider Implications

  1. Humanitarian Impact
    Heavy civilian casualties, mass displacement, infrastructure damage, and hospital overrun—for both militants and civilians. Accusations of war crimes over hospital strikes are surfacing.
  2. Military Evolution
    Hybrid operations—Israeli air power + Mossad sabotage—demonstrate a new model of hybrid warfare. Iran’s missile arsenal depleted by ~25% in days.
  3. Diplomacy & Escalation Risk
    U.S. entrance raises stakes: Trump’s deadline could determine escalation or de‑escalation. Russia and China warn against broader conflict; European and UN efforts press for restraint.
  4. Regional & Global Security
    Airspace disruption in the Gulf, risk to oil supply, travel restrictions, and proxy actors (such as Houthis) signal regional spillover .

What’s Next? Outlook

  • Ceasefire monitoring: Fragile, with both sides accusing violations.
  • U.S. decision point: Trump’s deadline could define the next phase.
  • Diplomatic efforts: Geneva talks ongoing; EU and UN mobilizing.
  • Regional actors: May intensify via proxies, airstrikes, and cyber.
  • Aftermath planning: Reconstruction, humanitarian aid, possible future arms buildup.

Conclusion

This is setting a major step of escalation and a switch into the aerial war between Israel and Iran which began with several decades of its posterior war. The ceasefire is merely a respite as in depth human suffering , depletion of the strategic forces, and instability of the globe persist. The coming days—especially the U.S. decision and diplomatic commitments—will decide whether this remits into continued tension or erupts again.

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