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Israel-Iran Confrontation
On June 13, the Israel Defense Forces launched a large-scale operation, Rising Lion, striking Iranian military targets and nuclear program sites. The IRGC said Iran was carrying out Operation True Promise 3 in response to Israeli strikes.

What's Known About New Round of Escalation in Middle East So Far

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What's Known About New Round of Escalation in Middle East So Far:

🟠Yesterday evening, Israeli media reported a missile strike on northern Israel, launched from Iranian territory.

🟠Later, the Khatam al-Anbiya command stated that the strikes were in response to the escalation of Israeli attacks against Lebanon.

🟠Following the Iranian strikes, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a threatening statement in response to the attacks launched from Iranian territory.

🟠Israel retaliated; According to IRN, at least two powerful explosions rocked Tehran; Authorities also said that central Tabriz was attacked; Furthermore, authorities in Khuzestan Province reported strikes on the Karoun chemical plant.

🟠In response to these strikes, the IRGC officially announced the launch of Operation Nasr against two major Israeli airbases – Tel Nof and Nevatim.

🟠The Ansar Allah movement supported Iran and announced a ban on Israeli ships passing through the Red Sea.

🟠Amid the escalation, Iraqi authorities announced the closure of the country's airspace for 72 hours; Syria announced a 12-hour closure of Damascus Airport, as well as airspace over the south of the country, after explosions rocked the skies above the capital during the interception of missiles launched from Iran.
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