By SCALE UB news team : 20/06/2025

News summary:

Israel conducted a highly coordinated overnight strike involving over 60 fighter jets and approximately 120 precision bombs against Iran, hitting key nuclear and missile infrastructure including SPND, Natanz, and Arak heavy-water reactor. The operation marks the largest air assault on Iran to date. Iran responded with missile strikes on Israel, raising global diplomatic alarm. en.wikipedia.org+12aa.com.tr+12economictimes.indiatimes.com+12

Detail news:

Middle East, June 21, 2025 — In a dramatic military escalation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive overnight airstrike campaign on Iran, deploying over 60 fighter jets and 120 precision-guided bombs targeting Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure. This marks the largest single aerial strike operation by Israel on Iranian territory.

Strike Targets & Objectives

The operation focused on strategic facilities including:

• Iran’s SPND nuclear research headquarters

• Natanz uranium enrichment site

• Arak heavy-water reactor

• Missile-production plants near Tehran, Kermanshah, Tabriz, and Rasht apnews.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1abc7chicago.com+1apnews.com+1

Israel emphasized its action aimed at “neutralizing a growing nuclear threat,” using low-observable F-35I fighters modified for long-range stealth missions. abc7chicago.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7en.wikipedia.org+7

Iran’s Response

Iran retaliated with missile barrages targeting Israeli cities and military sites. Over 450 missiles and 1,000 drones have been launched since operations intensified. Sirens wailed in Beersheba, Haifa, and Tel Aviv, with multiple civilian casualties—but no radiation leaks were reported. theguardian.com+2theaustralian.com.au+2apnews.com+2

Intelligence & Strategy

The raid was enabled by Mossad-led sabotage efforts disabling Iranian air defenses. Covert drone operations prepped the battlefield, allowing stealth jets to penetrate Iranian airspace unchallenged. en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2

Global Repercussions

The airstrikes triggered emergency sessions by European ministers in Geneva, calling for nuclear diplomacy. France and the U.S. urged restraint; oil markets reacted to geopolitical volatility. U.S. President Trump warned of possible further military steps within two weeks unless Iran ceases enrichment activities. nypost.com+4barrons.com+4theguardian.com+4